Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Composition and Uses

• One of the most nutritious fruits rich in fat, protein and minerals and low in carbohydrates.
  
• It can be safely eaten by diabetics.
• Fruit is used as a dessert in salads, ice creams and milk shakes.
  
• Immature fruits may have a bitter flavour that may reduce on ripening; peel of avocado has 3 antifungal compounds.