Facts About Hass Avocados

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Hass Avocado/Big Game Day Statistics

•   Big Game Day is one of the largest consumption events of the year for Hass avocados — 80 million pounds of Hass
        avocados are expected to be consumed during this year's Big Game Day festivities
  
  
•   More than 160 million Hass avocados will be consumed at Big Game Day get-togethers this year*
  
  
•   If all the Hass avocados consumed during Big Game Day parties were poured onto Miami’s Dolphin Stadium® football field,
        it would be covered end zone to end zone in avocados 30.9 feet deep*

Hass Avocado Key Facts

•   Hass avocados are easily recognized by their dark, pebbly skin and are a great addition to many dishes because of their
        creamy and delicious flavor
  
  
•   Hass avocados are not only tasty additions to game day snacks, one-fifth of a medium avocado, or about one ounce, has
        50 calories and contributes nearly 20 vitamins and minerals to one’s diet
  
  
•   Hass avocados sold in the United States are grown in California, Chile, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and New Zealand
  
  
•   Recipes for fun and flavorful game day dishes can be found on the Hass Avocado Board’s Web site —
        www.avocadocentral.com/biggame
  
  

*Based on an average 8 oz. Hass avocado
Source: Hass Avocado Board

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