Avocado (Persea americana), also known as alligator pears or butter fruit is a tropical fruit that grows in savanna climate with no frost, cool temperature and no wind. It can be eaten Raw,as salad, mashed into smoothie or processed to produce industrial beauty products.
Avocado contains Riboflavin; Vitamin B2, Niacin (B3), Pantothenic acid (B5) Pyridoxine (B6), Vitamin C, Vitamin D and E, Potassium, Magnesium Potassium, Copper, Manganese and Folate
In addition to vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and fiber, avocados are packed with bioactive compounds including carotenoids and phenolic compounds
It contains Monounsaturated fats that are considered healthy for lowering LDL cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease.
Avocado has a very low sugar content. In a study that included 345 people, it was found that fiber intake was the most influential predictor of body weight, independent of calorie and macro nutrient intake
Getting enough fiber in your diet is essential for the health of the digestive system because it helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria.
The avocado seed is one of the by-products obtained from avocado fruit which contain various extracts like starch and Natural dye used for textile application. Its also used in bio diesel and avocado oil among other needs.
Bloc Farm is an Agri-Business company based in Nairobi Kenya. Our farm is located in Kilimambogo where we grow different species of avocado for export. Our major Market is Europe and Asia and soon we are looking forward to explore America and Far East Markets.
We specialize in growing, packaging and exporting of Avocado Fruits to Europe, USA and Parts of Asia. Besides Avocado, B.farm is involving in production of other organic farm produce for export such as French Beans, Apples, Passion Fruits and Pears.
Kenya is the largest exporter of avocado in Africa and Bloc Farm is proud to be part of this statistics. We have showcased our products in different global events such as Fruit Logistica 2022 Exhibition Held in Berlin German among others.
Avocado farming in Kenya and around the globe is gaining prominence partly because of the nutritious benefits of the avocado fruit. But where does one start in farming this delicious fruit? Here, we discuss...
Avocado farming in Kenya, as well as around the globe, is gaining prominence, mostly because of the nutritious benefits of the fruit. The fruit is gaining popularity as a healthy super food and as...
Avocados are consumed by people all over the world, but they are only grown in a few countries. Avocados require a tropical climate in which to grow, so they only grow in countries that...
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