Avocado

Botanically a fruit but treated as a vegetable in most kitchens, avocado is a butter-textured classic. Antalya and its surroundings have in recent years become Türkiye's centre of avocado growing.

Taste & Texture

Nutty, faintly grassy and distinctly creamy. There is almost no sweetness, which is precisely why it pairs so well with salt, lemon and olive oil. If it yields gently to a squeeze in the palm, it is ready.

How to Enjoy

• Mash with lemon, salt and olive oil for guacamole.
• Slice over toast and top with an egg.
• Add to smoothies for a silky texture.
• Use in place of cheese in salads for richness.

Storage

If firm, rest at room temperature for 2–4 days; placing it in a bowl with bananas speeds ripening. Once ripe it keeps 3–4 days refrigerated. Rubbing lemon on the cut surface slows browning.

Nutrition

Rich in monounsaturated fats; contains fibre, potassium and vitamin E.

This is a natural agricultural product: size, colour and weight may vary by harvest and by batch.