Long Neck Avocado

These long shaped avocados, cultivated in Vietnam has a glossy green exterior with long, straight and thin neck. They are large, elongated fruits with a bulbous, rounded non-stem end. When ripe, it turns a dark purple colour, seems rippled, and is easy to peel. Under the surface, the flesh is yellow-green in colour, with a thick, smooth, creamy, semi-buttery consistency and a savoury, salty-sweet flavour.

STORAGE

The best way to preserve a full avocado depends on how ripe it is. Gently squeeze your avocado and look at the colour and texture of its skin to see whether it's ripe. Your avocado is ripe if it responds to light pressure and has dark green to black skin with a rough feel. Place ripe avocados in the refrigerator for 2-3 days to keep them fresh.

If your avocado isn't quite ripe, put it out on the counter. Your avocado will mature over the following 4-5 days and be ready to eat. Check for ripeness on a daily basis. If you've already chopped your avocado, we recommend adding lemon juice or water to keep it fresh.

FUN FACTS & TIPS

The most simple method to determine whether an avocado in the supermarket is ripe and ready for consumption is to gently squeeze the fruit in the palm of your hand and with your fingertips. Ripe, ready-to-eat fruit will be firm but yield to gentle pressure. Examine the stem as well; if it's easy to detach and still green, it's ripe. If you can't flick it off, it's not ripe, or it's too easy to remove and brown below, it's overripe.

1. Slice the avocado, scoop its flesh and place it into a blender
2. Add milk and blend well
3. Add sugar, gula melaka or honey as desired
4. Pour the mix into glasses and serve chilled to enjoy a refreshing milkshake

NUTRITION & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Nutritious for pregnant women
• Fight inflammation
• May have anticancer properties
• Better absorption other fat/oil soluble nutrient
• Lower risk of Alzheimer
• Lower risk of metabolic syndrome
• Promote a healthy complexion
• Reduce inflammation
• Accelerate wound healing
• Soothe dry skin
• Nutritious fo people with diabetes
• Reducing signs of aging

Rich In Fibre, Folate, Potassium, Healthy Fats, Vitamins K, C, E, B Vitamins & Minerals, Such As Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron And Zinc

Common Names: Persea Americana, Long Neck Avocado, Russell Avocados, Avocado Aficionado, Persea Americana Russell, Gourd-shaped vocados