However, the ‘shell’ surrounding an avocado seed is thin and papery. The papery ‘shell’ confirms that avocado is not a drupe. Conversely, pear is a false fruit botanically termed a pome.

TRADITIONAL GUACAMOLE 1 clove garlic, split 1 small tomato (optional) 2 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1 medium-sized soft, ripe avocado 1 small hot chili pepper or several drops Tabasco or ...

A whole, medium-sized avocado has 240 calories with 13 grams of carbs, 3 grams of protein, 22 grams of fat, 10 grams of fiber and 11 mg of sodium.

The explanation for the presence of Mr. Guy, as the Times might say, was that June is “California Avocado Month.” “Hello, I'm Mr. Ripe Guy," came a muffled voice from the avocado costume.

A whole avocado has 210 calories — twice as many as the nearly fat-free pear. Avocados also contain fiber, vitamins B, C, E and K as well as potassium, copper and magnesium.

Throughout the centuries, the popularity of the avocado kept spreading, until the fruit became massively grown in the early 1900s in the southern United States. California postman Rudolf Hass ...