Many may not know that the Hass avocado or “California avocado” is a fruit considered to be native to Central American lands where pre-Columbian civilizations cultivated it from the Mexico region to Guatemala.
A new variety
And it is precisely in California in 1935 where this variety, originally from Guatemala, was produced as a hybrid of other avocado species.
The Hass avocado is one of the most cultivated varieties worldwide. It is a fruit with a creamy texture and incredible flavor, offering great health benefits due to being rich in minerals, fiber, vitamins, and containing no cholesterol.
In Guatemalan cuisine, the avocado is a very common and highly valued food, widely used to prepare simple and exotic dishes.
The soil conditions, altitude, and climate characteristics in Guatemala make it ideal for its cultivation.
Its delicious uses
The avocado is extensively used in the preparation of seafood dishes, sauces, guacamoles, and fresh salads.
Likewise, for Guatemalans, it is part of the traditional Chapaneco breakfast, where beans, scrambled eggs, and tortillas wouldn’t be complete without beautiful and succulent slices of avocado.
And if your imagination knows no limits and you’re eager to try new challenges, you can even experiment with it in a creamy ice cream.
There are many ways to enjoy this exquisite food; in Guatemalan cuisine, they have undoubtedly learned to harness its benefits and create delicious dishes with that magical touch of this unique green gold.
