From toast toppings and guacamole to desserts and smoothies, avocados are as versatile as they get. Hugo Chetcuti’s team has put together a few fun facts about avocados to quench your thirst for knowledge.
1. Avocados are a fruit, not a vegetable!
It should come as no surprise though, as they do have a fleshy pulp and a seed after all. This rather unique type of fruit actually fits all of the botanical criteria for a berry and only ripens once off the tree it matures on.
2. Avocados are the size of a 16-week old foetus.
They’re also a good snack to feed to babies, children and everyone else for that matter!
3. Avocados are the fruit with the highest protein content!
With a single avocado containing four grams of protein.
4. Avocados should be called ‘Supercados’!
Boasting the highest fibre content of any fruit and containing vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, as well as potassium, magnesium, and folate, these fruits are super healthy! Avocados are also one of the only fruits that contain monounsaturated fat – the healthy type of fat – that helps boost good cholesterol while lowering bad cholesterol.
5. They’re great for anti-aging
Avocados’ inner smoothness and creaminess – packed full of all the nutrients, healthy fat and vitamins our skin needs to remain looking youthful – make avocados one of the most affordable anti-aging skin products!
Being a fruit that’s so packed with natural goodness, avocados are a great food source for foodies with special dietary requirements, without the need for special labels! At Hugo’s Pizza & Pasta, we have incorporated our love for great Italian-style dough, Hugo Chetcuti’s love of seafood and of course, the king of fruits. Hugo’s Focaccia Avocado & Prawns is one of our delicious, freshly-baked focaccias, topped with tomatoes, avocado, chopped prawns marinated in lemon juice and fresh chilli, onions and chives.
One of Hugo Chetcuti’s most popular eateries, Hugo’s Pizza & Pasta has gained a name for itself with its divine Italian creations. Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with our weekly specials, such as our avocado & prawn boats as a starter! Disclaimer: Get ready for your mouth to water.
