The avocado is officially categorized as a fruit. This is due to its classification as a large berry that contains a single seed surrounded by outer layers similar to fruit.

A painstaking study of an archaeology site in western Honduras showed just how far back the avocado has been farmed.

Despite its mild, creamy flavor, avocado is actually a fruit—more specifically, a drupe, like peaches and olives, because it has a large seed inside. What makes avocados unique is their high ...

As it turns out, the history of avocados conquering America is as rich and slightly nutty as the avocado itself. These days, ...

Avocados provide only a small amount of protein. Learn how to boost the protein content of your meals and snacks that include ...

Let’s find out… Which is more nutritious? Avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit high in healthy fats, specifically monounsaturated fats, which are heart-healthy and help lower bad cholesterol.

Since avocados produce ethylene gas, surrounding the fruit with ethylene-rich air may further increase its ethylene production and speed up the ripening process. That means that storing avocado in ...

But the level of ripeness is critical to enjoying this tasty and nutritious fruit in guacamole, avocado toast, and other recipes. Here’s how to pick the perfect avocado — and how to prevent it ...

Using a sequence of well-dated desiccated and carbonized avocado remains from El Gigante rockshelter in western Honduras, ...