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Fuerte Avocado
About 3 kg
3 kg box
We open orders once the harvest is ready.
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Features
- Variety and origin: Fuerte avocado grown in Sicily, in fertile Mediterranean soils, using integrated pest management and with no post-harvest treatments.
- Appearance and shape: oval fruit, with smooth, dark green skin and pale flesh between yellow and green, free of fibre.
- Flesh and taste: creamy, with a delicate, buttery flavour, ideal for both sweet and savoury preparations.
- Growing method: integrated pest management, respecting nature and the seasons, with no waxes or treatments after harvest.
- Nutritional values: rich in vitamins A, C, D, E and K, it contains “good” monounsaturated fats for the heart and the body.
- Origin and quality: Italy – Sicily – Class I. Product subject to weight loss.
- Format: pack of approx. 3 kg, in a recyclable cardboard box.
Fuerte avocados are harvested between December 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 the typical products store.
Delivery by express courier: you will receive your avocados straight from the producer to your table.
Good to know
Fuerte Avocado: description
The Fuerte Avocado is a prized variety, grown in Sicily in the months of December and January, when it reaches full ripeness. It is known for its smooth, thin skin, dark green in colour, and for its creamy, pale, fibre-free flesh. Its delicate, aromatic taste, with hints of hazelnut, makes it ideal for fresh dishes, creams and sauces.
Compared with other varieties such as the Hass Avocado and the Bacon Avocado, the Fuerte stands out for its softer, more buttery flavour, which makes it perfect for anyone who loves the natural sweetness of the Sicilian avocado.
Grown using sustainable practices and picked by hand, it is a wholesome fruit, rich in nutrients and naturally gluten-free. Its versatility makes it suitable for guacamole, gourmet toast, smoothies and many Mediterranean recipes.
Fuerte Avocado: nutritional values and benefits
The Fuerte avocado is a food of high nutritional value. It contains monounsaturated fatty acids, essential for heart health, and omega 3, which contribute to the wellbeing of the skin and brain. The vitamins A, C, D, E and K help keep the skin elastic, strengthen the immune system and support the absorption of nutrients.
Thanks to its high content of potassium and fibre, avocado aids digestion and helps regulate blood pressure. It is also an excellent ally for anyone following a balanced or vegetarian diet, as it provides energy and a feeling of fullness.
In the kitchen
The Sicilian Fuerte avocado is extremely versatile and lends itself to many uses:
- homemade guacamole or savoury creams;
- fresh salads with citrus fruit and fish;
- toast with avocado and eggs;
- energising smoothies and shakes;
- healthy desserts or cocoa mousse.
Thanks to its soft, creamy flesh, it can also be used as a plant-based alternative to butter or as a base for light sauces.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the AranciaDoc® Fuerte Avocado come from?
Grown in Sicily, where the mild climate and fertile soils give the fruit a unique flavour and quality.
What is the difference between the Fuerte, Bacon and Hass avocados?
The Fuerte has creamy flesh and a delicate taste, the Bacon is lighter and the Hass has an intense flavour and rough skin.
How can I tell if an avocado is ripe?
It should feel slightly soft to the touch and the skin should be an even green colour, with no bruising.
What are the benefits of the Fuerte avocado?
It is a natural source of omega 3, vitamins and fibre, ideal for the skin, heart and digestion.
Where can I buy the Fuerte Avocado?
At AranciaDoc, a site dedicated to the online sale of Sicilian fruit and vegetables, shipped from Sicily. Discover the taste and wholesomeness of the AranciaDoc® Fuerte Avocado, grown in Sicily using natural methods and shipped fresh 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).