Avocado is one of the fruits that contain many nutritious vitamins and is processed by many people into a variety of classic, modern and creative dishes in both Western and Eastern styles.
Vietnam is a culinary paradise that captivates many diners and is considered a paradise of unique avocados exported internationally.
Let’s discover Vietnamese avocado!
5 Long Type
The 5 Long avocado season usually takes place from April to August every year. Their external appearance resembles that of Booth No. 8 avocados, because of their oval shape and smooth glossy blue skin. When ripe, the 5 Long avocados have a high waxiness, the flesh is light yellow, the taste is light sweet and the aroma is pleasant, when eaten, you will feel the greasy taste. This line of avocados has quite large seeds
Avocado 034
Avocado 034 is a domestic avocado variety in Vietnam, originating from a contest to select high-yielding avocado varieties in Lam Dong province. Harvest time is off-season from March to May and off-season from September to November.
Known for its impressive size and fancy elongated shape, its glossy, dark green shell. The outstanding feature of this avocado line is the high percentage of fruit pulp and no fibre (almost 100% meat because the avocado seeds are small with only the lower tuber) so the fat content in the fruit is maximized.
Dak Lak Avocado
Dak Lak avocado originates from France, was introduced to our country in the XXVI century and is popularly grown in Dak Lak province. Dak Lak avocado is one of the most sought-after fruits in Vietnam. This avocado has a glossy green skin, is relatively thick, and is easy to peel. The flesh is creamy and smooth, light yellow in colour and has a rich buttery flavour with a hint of sweetness. Dak Lak avocado is the ideal ingredient to make guacamole sauce, spread or combine with many dishes. The harvest season will be from May to September every year.
Booth avocado
Booth avocado is an avocado variety originating from the Americas, introduced to Vietnam a few years ago and grown in many provinces in the Central Highlands. The avocado season will start from May to September every year.
Booth avocado has a round shape, shaped like a ball, the skin when ripe is slightly yellowish green, and the skin is tight but not glossy, with many rough veins. The flesh of Booth butter is bright yellow, flexible, mild in flavour and fatter than regular butter. The larger the size of the butter, the more fragrant it will be.
Sap avocado
Sap avocado is grown very popularly in Vietnam, is grown a lot in the mountains of the Central Highlands and is gradually becoming the most popular avocado variety. Harvest time for this type of avocado is from April to August. Genuine butter wax will have a green colour, the skin is slightly rough and shiny, and has many yellow spots. In terms of shape, wax butter is shaped like an egg, not too round and not too long. When ripe, the fruit’s flesh will be dark yellow, when eaten properly, it usually has a light sweet and soft, greasy taste in the throat cavity.
Hass avocado
Hass avocado is a line of avocado that is equally popular as Booth avocado. In the world, Hass Avocado is dominating the market with 80% of avocado production. This is the main avocado variety in Australia and brings in nearly 1 billion USD/year in revenue for American farmers.
Currently, Hass avocados have been tested by a number of avocado farms in Vietnam. Hass avocados have thick and hard skin. Hass avocado skin is dark green and slightly rough. When ripe, the skin will gradually turn purple while the avocado flesh is firm, fragrant and yellow.
There are also other types of avocado in Viet Nam. The Central Highland area in Vietnam such as Dak Nong, Dak Lak, Lam Dong provinces has all favorable conditions including terrain, climate, and soil conditions to develop large-scale production of avocados.
Avocado is one of the fruits that contains many vitamins useful for humans. Avocados provide a lot of nutrients and fiber for the body.
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