Fresh Naturally Ugandan
Indigenous ! Avocado!

Is a tropical fruit tree characterized by its ever green nature found mostly in home gardens in Uganda. More of the fruit is organic and is less affected by weather conditions and fertile soils.

Different Avocado Types

Hass.

It has a pear shape to ovoid, its skin is tough, leathery, dark purple to nearly black when ripe and pebbled.

Reed.

Gives round, medium to large fruits with skin slightly rough, medium thick pliable. The fruit gives fresh cream colored with rich, faintly nutty flavor.

Bacon.

Gives fruits which are small to medium size, round ovoid, with smooth green to almost colorless flesh.

Fuertes.

Gives pear shaped, small to medium fruits. The skin is slightly rough to touch, with many small yellow dots.

Avocado is so unique in how it ripens. It matures on the tree but does not ripen until it’s picked so one must determine when it’s sufficiently mature to harvest. Mostly, the skin color becomes more yellowish-green or purple and dullness of the surface shine.

Avocado are rich in calories, fat, carbohydrate,
sugar and fiber. A good source of vitamin C, E, K, B-6, as well as niacin,
riboflavin, folate, magnesium, potassium and pantothenic acid plus lutein,
beta-carotene and omega-3 fatty acids.

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Avocados contain betasitosterol, a
natural plant sterol good for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

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Contains phytochemicals zeaxanthin and
lutein, especially concentrated in the eye tissues to give antioxidant
protection

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Avocado contains vitamin K which is very
vital for bone health.

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Adequate intake of avocado protects
against colon, pancreatic, stomach, and cervical cancers.   

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Very important for a healthy baby. Pregnant
mothers are advised to take in foods reach in folate and avocado is one of
them. Adequate intake reduces the risk of neural tube defects and miscarriages.

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Foods with high levels of folate help
prevent the body from building up of homocysteine that can impair delivery of
nutrients to the brain and circulation. This lowers the risk of depression.

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Eating food with natural fiber prevents
constipation, maintain a healthy digestive system and lower the risk of colon
cancer.

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Adequate fiber promotes regular bowel
movements which are very vital in the excretion of toxins through the bile and
stool.  

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Avocado has an antimicrobial activity
substance which is good against food poisoning.

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Increased fiber intake is good in
prevention of chronic diseases.