JALISCO AVOCADO

Did you know that Jalisco is the 2nd largest avocado producer in Mexico?

38000

hectares of avocado production

400,000

tons of avocado per year

526,362

tons of avocado exported in the last 4 years

37000

direct jobs

45000

indirect jobs

FUN FACTS

The avocado is not a vegetable. IT IS A FRUIT belonging to the genus Persea!

Mexico produces 30% of the world’s avocados. It produces approximately 2.5 million tons.

Avocado is considered a superfood thanks to its antioxidant properties, being rich in unsaturated fatty acids, potassium and vitamin E. it helps reduce cholesterol and strengthens the immune system.

During the Superbowl, an average of 24.3 million kilograms of guacamole are consumed, which could cover a 7-meter-thick football field.

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