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Bacon Avocado
About 3 kg
3 kg box
We open orders once the harvest is ready.
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Features
- Variety and origin: Bacon avocado grown in Sicily, where the mild climate and fertile soils encourage natural growth and even ripening.
- Appearance and shape: oval fruit, dark green in colour, with thin, smooth skin enclosing flesh of a bright green-yellow colour.
- Flesh and taste: soft and creamy, with a pleasant, delicate flavour and a velvety texture that makes it ideal for both sweet and savoury dishes.
- Growing method: integrated pest management, with no waxes or post-harvest treatments, to preserve the natural quality of the fruit and allow for wholesome eating.
- Nutritional values: rich in vitamins A, C, D, E and K, it contains “good” monounsaturated fats for cardiovascular wellbeing and metabolism.
- Origin and quality: Italy – Sicily. Product subject to weight loss.
- Format: pack of approx. 3 kg, in a recyclable cardboard box.
Bacon avocados are harvested between October and January. Order them in season to enjoy the full authentic flavour and the softness typical of Sicilian avocados.
Fresh agricultural product of Italy-Sicily origin, carefully packed in 3 kg cardboard boxes and also available to buy by the piece in our Typical Products Store.
Delivery by express courier: you will receive your avocados straight from the producer to your table.
Good to know
Bacon Avocado: description
The AranciaDoc® Bacon Avocado is a variety prized for its delicate, creamy flavour, which makes it one of the most versatile avocados in the kitchen.
The AranciaDoc® Bacon Avocado is a variety prized for its delicate, creamy flavour, which makes it one of the most versatile avocados in the kitchen. Its thin, smooth skin protects pale, buttery flesh, perfect for salads, sauces or gourmet recipes.
Grown in Sicily using sustainable integrated pest management methods, the AranciaDoc® avocado keeps its nutritional value and natural freshness intact. Each fruit is picked and packed by hand, with no chemical post-harvest treatment, guaranteeing an authentic, healthy and environmentally friendly product.
The Sicilian Bacon avocado is harvested from October to January, when the fruit reaches full ripeness and the best balance of aroma and texture. Shipping by express courier, straight from the producer to your table.
Avocado nutritional values and benefits
The avocado is a food of high nutritional density, considered a true superfood thanks to its beneficial properties.
The Bacon avocado is a concentrate of essential nutrients and “good” fats. Monounsaturated fats help keep cholesterol under control and protect the heart. It is rich in vitamins A, C, D, E and K, as well as potassium and fibre, which support metabolism and gut health.
Regular consumption provides natural energy, supports the skin and the immune system and contributes to a balanced diet.
In the kitchen
The Sicilian Bacon avocado is extremely versatile and perfect for:
- fresh, creamy guacamole;
- Mediterranean salads with citrus fruit or fish;
- smoothies and nourishing shakes;
- canapés and poke bowls;
- natural desserts or cocoa and avocado mousse.
Thanks to its delicate flavour, it pairs easily with sweet and savoury ingredients, enriching every recipe with creaminess and taste.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Bacon avocado ripen?
Between October and January, when it reaches its best texture and taste.
What is the difference between the Bacon and the Hass avocado?
The Bacon has smooth, light-coloured skin and a more delicate flavour, whereas the Hass has rough skin and a stronger taste.
Is the Bacon avocado good for your health?
Yes, thanks to its monounsaturated fats and vitamins, it supports cardiovascular wellbeing and healthy skin.
How should fresh avocado be stored?
In a cool, dry place; to speed up ripening, it can be kept next to apples or bananas.
Where can I buy the Sicilian Bacon avocado?
At AranciaDoc, a site dedicated to the online sale of Sicilian fruit and vegetables, shipped from Sicily. Discover the creaminess and wholesomeness of the AranciaDoc® Bacon Avocado, grown in Sicily using natural methods and shipped straight from the producer to your table.
Shipping and delivery
Shipping to Italy is free if your order includes a box of citrus fruit, or from €29 of products; otherwise it costs €9.90. For some smaller islands and hard-to-reach areas there is a surcharge, which we calculate from the postcode.
At checkout you can add delivery to your floor (€5) or delivery by appointment (€4).