The document summarizes information about avocados, including their origins, production, uses, and health benefits. It notes that Mexico and California are the two largest producers, with Mexico providing 68% of the world's avocados. Avocados are versatile and commonly eaten in guacamole, on sandwiches, and with various meats and fish. They are high in beneficial fats and nutrients.

1. A Deeper Look Inside The AvocadoByMatt Klim

2. Avocado AgricultureAvocados can be grown all around the world but the 2 largest producers are Mexico and Southern CaliforniaInternationally: Mexico provides 68% of the worlds avocadosCalifornia is responsible for 90% of Americas Avocados

3. Avocado OriginsThe avocado was originally discovered by the Aztecs. They believed this fruit to be an aphrodisiac.Avocado comes from the word "ahucatl", which means testicleThe tree was commonly referred to as the ‘testicle tree’ because of the shape of the avocado and the way they hung from the tree

4. Avocado AgricultureThe Average Length of an avocado tree is 20 metersAvocados are similar to bananas in that they don’t ripen until picked off the tree

5. Avocado AgricultureThe size of the avocado fruit can vary from 7-20 cm

6. Avocado AgricultureTHERE ARE OVER 30 DIFFERENT STRAINS OF AVOCADOS!

7. Avocado AgricultureHass avocados are the most popular because they can produce fruit year round95% of the avocados sold in the US are Hass

8. AVOCADO WARS!(DRAMATIZATION)California ^Mexico^In 1994 when Mexico tried to export their avocados to the US, they were denied.Reason being: Their fruit was full of pests and flies that would damage California crops.Since then there have been thousands of tests conducted on the avocados and all tests have had positive results.California thinks if they let Mexico export above the border, they will lose profits.To this day, Mexico is only aloud to export to 19 statesCalifornia is now setting up major avocado productions IN MEXICO and selling them across the border.Interesting quote by: Ricardo Javier Vega, president of the Uruapan-based Association of Mexican Avocado Exporters and Packers“The Californians have played a double-sided game. They have scared Americans with stories of monstrous creatures supposedly living inside Mexican avocados. Then they come down here and ship Mexican avocados around the world, including to the U.S. It's nonsense."

9. Ways to Eat AvocadosGuacamole is a dip with avocado as the main ingredient(if you didn’t know this already)There are many variations on how to make this dip but the main ingredients include:Avocados

10. Lemon juice

11. Chopped tomato

12. Salt & Pepper

13. GarlicWays to Eat AvocadosOther ways to enjoy the avocado…With Tomato & Chicken!With Tofu!With Salmon!With Tuna Salad!

14. Ways to Eat AvocadosOther ways to enjoy the avocado…California Rolls

15. Ways to Eat AvocadosOther ways to enjoy the avocado…My personal favoriteOn a sandwich

16. Ways to Eat AvocadosI would personally NOT recommendIt is basically made with milk, icecream, and avocado blended together with chocolate syrup .Probably the most fattening thing you can eat… Avocado Milkshake

17. Ways to Eat AvocadosI would personally NOT recommendDo I really have to explain why?BACON PIZZA WITH AVOCADO

18. Cooking With Avocado OilBenefits:It can cook up to 500 degrees without burning…Great on salads!Downside:Hard to find.. There is only one company in the US that sells it.Very expensive

19. Avocado oil is also used in cosmetics ranging from:Skin moisturizer

20. Cleansing cream

21. Sunscreen

22. Lipstick

23. Bath oil