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Compare avocado
Hass
vs Fuerte.
Two commercially important varieties with different skin, maturity behaviour and shipping characteristics. Neither is universally better; each is best suited to particular buyers.
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The Differences
That Matter.
 Hass |  Fuerte | |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Oval to pear shaped fruit with a small to medium seed | Elongated pear shape with a slender neck |
| Skin | Thick, pebbled skin that darkens from green to deep purple-black as it ripens | Thinner, smooth green skin that stays green when ripe |
| Flesh | Pale yellow-green, creamy and smooth | Pale green-yellow, smooth and buttery |
| Seed | Small to medium, generally tight in the cavity | Medium to large relative to fruit size |
| Oil and dry matter | Higher oil and dry matter content than most green-skin varieties | Generally lower oil and dry matter than Hass |
| Taste | Rich, nutty and creamy | Mild, delicate and slightly sweet |
| Growing conditions | Kenyan highland orchards with moderate temperatures and reliable rainfall | Kenyan highland orchards, often at slightly cooler sites |
| Altitude | Commonly 1,500–2,100 m in Kenya | Commonly 1,400–2,000 m in Kenya |
| Climate | Frost-free subtropical highland conditions | Frost-free subtropical highland conditions |
| Harvest window | Main Kenyan season typically around March to September, with variation by region and season | Kenyan season typically earlier than Hass, often around February to July depending on region |
| Storage behaviour | Good post-harvest handling tolerance under correct cold chain | More sensitive handling required; thinner skin marks more easily |
| Shipping | Widely shipped by sea freight in reefer containers | Suited to shorter transit routes and air freight for premium lots |
| Best suited for | Fresh retail, foodservice, guacamole and processing, oil extraction | Fresh retail and foodservice in markets that prefer green-skin fruit |
| Quotation | Request quote | Request quote |
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