Zutano Avocados

Zutano avocados are a small to medium-sized varietal, averaging 10 to 15 centimeters in length, and have an elongated, pyriform to obovate shape with a broad, curved base tapering to a slender neck. The variety is typically harvested between 200 to 450 grams in weight and showcases thin, glossy, and green skin with a pebbled feel. The skin remains green, even when ripe, and some brown spots may appear on the bottom of the fruit if left too long on the tree. The skin also showcases yellow spots on the surface and is leathery, elastic, and easy-to-peel. Underneath the skin, the flesh is low in oil and high in water, creating a firmer, moist consistency. The flesh’s texture will largely depend on cultivation and its growing environment. Zutano avocados range from being slightly watery to creamy, silky, and lightly fibrous. The pale yellow-green flesh also encases a large, pointed, dark brown seed that is easily removed from the flesh without leaving husk pieces. Zutano avocados are edible once ripe and have a mild, refreshing, light, and neutral flavoring. The variety does not bear the characteristic oily, nutty, or roasted nuances of other commercial cultivars, but some consumers note a light, lemon-like nuance to the flesh.