Irvine, CA — When it comes to the health benefits of Fresh California Avocados, there’s plenty of good news. Not only do they add flavor, color, texture and appeal to dishes like Chili-Rubbed Salmon with Cilantro-California Avocado Salsa, they contribute to the dish’s positive nutritional profile.
• One-fifth of a medium avocado (a 1-oz. serving) contains 50 calories and contributes nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients to the diet
• Avocados provide "good" fats: 3g of mono and 0.5g polyunsaturated fat per 1 oz. serving
• Avocados are naturally sodium and cholesterol free
Not to mention, your customers like Fresh California Avocados! Fresh avocado menu mentions grew 75.9% between 2005 and 2009*, and research shows that 62% of foodservice customers are more likely to order a dish containing avocados.**
To find out more, visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/Foodservice and browse through the California Avocado Commission’s foodservice resources: recipe database, nutrition, selection, storage and handling information. Use the POS order form on the site to order The Magic of California Avocados recipe booklet or call 800-370-3782.
* 2009 Menu Trak, based on Foodservice Research Institute’s MenuMine database.
•• California Avocado Commission Consumer Segmentation Study, August 2011.
About the California Avocado Commission
Created in 1978, the California Avocado Commission strives to increase demand for California avocados through advertising, promotion and public relations, and engages in related industry activities that benefit the state’s nearly 5,000 avocado growers. The California Avocado Commission serves as the official information source for California Avocados and the California avocado industry. For information about California avocados, visit CaliforniaAvocado.com, become a fan At Facebook.com/CaliforniaAvocados and follow the California Avocado Commission on Twitter at Twitter.com/CA_Avocados.
Source: California Avocado Commission