This type is rounder and larger, with thick, green skin and dense, creamy flesh. It has a mild, almost sweet flavor and a smooth, rich texture, ideal for salads and sandwiches.

A pear-shaped fruit with shiny green skin. It’s known for its light, buttery texture and slightly nutty flavor.

Milder in flavor, this variety has a lighter green skin and is less fatty than Hass, making it a healthy choice

A hybrid variety with a smooth, green skin. It has a mild taste and is slightly less oily than Hass.

The most popular type, known for its creamy texture and rich flavor. Dark green to black when ripe.

 The first has shiny, smooth, green skinned fruit; the second has dark purple, knobbly, thick-skinned fruit.

Sometimes called an avocado pear, this fruit is often mistakenly described as a vegetable because we eat it in salads. Avocados are at their best when they are ripe. They’re really easy to prepare – simply cut one in half, remove the stone and eat with a little salad dressing or chopped into a salad. Avocados are a good source of essential fats (yes, the good ones) and are one of the few fruits that contain fat.