Turkish farmers plan to increase the production of avocados to 60 million fruits in 2019, while increasing the area under cultivation of crops to 40 thousand hectares.
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This year, the main importers of Turkish fruits remain Ukraine, Romania, Russia, Iran and Azerbaijan.
The country recorded an annual increase in the production of exotic fruits, so, if earlier the production volumes were about 20 million fruits a year, then last year they collected 40 million pieces.
It should be recalled that avocado (or alligator pear), in addition to its taste, is also an extremely useful food product. 100 grams of the product contains 2 g of protein, 14.7 g of fat, 1.8 g of carbohydrates, 1.6 g of ash, 72, 2 g of water. The pulp of the fetus contains a significant amount of various vitamins. In addition to vitamins, the pulp is rich in minerals useful to the human body, as well as monounsaturated fats, which are well absorbed by the human body.
Alligator pear is used in the preparation of various soups, it is added to salads, snacks, sandwiches and other dishes.
Also, alligator pear is widely used in the cosmetic industry. Hoods and fruit oils are used in the manufacture of masks, shampoos, balms, creams, etc.
