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THE GREEN GOLD

COMO SE CONSUME UN AGUACATE

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Primero cogemos el aguacate y con un cuchillo lo abrimos por la mitad
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Ahora con el mismo cuchillo le damos un golpe seco en el hueso del aguacate para poder sacarlo facilmente
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Con una cuchara vamos sacando la pulpa del aguacate

NUTRIENTS

The flesh of an avocado contains:

WATER

73%

FAT

15%

CARBOHYDRATES

9%

PROTEIN

2%

Per 100 grams, avocados provide 160 calories and are a rich source of several B vitamins and vitamin K , with moderate contents of vitamin C, vitamin E and potassium. Avocados also contain phytosterols and carotenoids, such as lutein and zeaxanthin.

FAT

About 75 % of the energy in an avocado comes from fat, most of which (67 % of total fat) is monounsaturated fat such as oleic acid (table).

The saturated fat content amounts to 14% of total fat. The typical total fat composition is approximately: 1% ω-3, 14% ω-6, 71% ω-9 (65% oleic and 6% palmitoleic) and 14% saturated fat (palmitic acid). Although expensive to produce, nutrient-rich avocado oil has a multitude of uses for salads or cooking and in cosmetics and soaps.