There are hundreds of types of avocado.
California is one of the most prolific avocado-growing places in the United States. There are over 500 varieties of the avocado, and many of them are commercially grown in the "Golden State." Though each type of avocado is similar in color, flavor and size, there are some key differences between the varieties.
Hass
Hass avocados are the most popular type of avocado grown in California. This fruit's skin, when ripe, is a dark purple or black color, and it's relatively bumpy. The Hass avocado peels easily and offers a rich, distinctive flavor. This variety comes in medium to large sizes (5 to 12 ounces), and is oval in shape.
Bacon
The Bacon avocado is different than most avocados grown in California, because it features a very smooth, green skin that can be very thin. This fruit's flavor is very mild, and has a slightly larger average size than the Hass--6 to 12 ounces. Bacon avocados are very easy to peel and generally come in a rounded oval shape.
Reed
Reed avocados are round in shape, similar to a lime, though much larger (8 to 18 ounces). The skin is thick and slightly bumpy on this type of fruit, and the flesh is creamy and flavorful. The Reed avocado peels easily, and the skin remains the same green color through most of its growth, even when ripe.
Pinkerton
The Pinkerton avocado is very long and thin, which makes it very easy to distinguish from other kinds of avocado. The skin of the fruit is dark green in color and moderately bumpy. It is one of the easiest avocados to peel. A Pinkerton avocado has a full flavor and is relatively large at 8 to 18 ounces.
Fuerte
The Fuerte avocado was discovered in Mexico, and was called "fuerte" (strong) because of its full flavor and its ability to thrive in many climates. This type of avocado is similar to a pear in shape and size, at 5 to 14 ounces. The skin is mostly smooth and easily peeled.
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