Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
  
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
  
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
  
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
  
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
  
Allergic reaction
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
  
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
222.00 kcal
  
23
240.00 kcal
  
21
Calories in Pie
288.00 kcal
  
23
282.00 kcal
  
27
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
Summer
  
Autumn, Summer, Winter
  
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
  
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Dark green
  
Yellow
  
Inside Color
White
  
White
  
Shape
Oval
  
Pear
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Grainy
  
Taste
Buttery
  
Crunchy, Sweet
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America
  
China, Japan
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
  
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
  
Soil pH
6-6.5
  
5-7.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
  
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
  
Facts about
- The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
- Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
- Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.
  
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Mexico
  
China
  
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
  
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
Europe
  
Top Exporter
Mexico
  
China
  
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
  
Pyrus communis
  
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Magnollidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Laurales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Lauraceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Persea
  
Pyrus
  
Species
P. Americana
  
P. communis
  
Generic Group
Laurel
  
Rose