Fresh Avocado

At Burger Wisconsin we only use fresh Avocados, no imported processed Avocado pulp for us.

We buy fresh Avocados, watch them ripen to perfection, and then we gently mash them to give you nothing but fresh Avocado taste.

We use NZ Hass Avocados most of the time. When Haas are out of season, the winter months May to July, we use Reed Avocados. Hass & Reed are the main Avocado crops grown in NZ.

The Avocado is a native of Central America and has been grown commercially in NZ since the 1970's. Most are grown around the Bay of Plenty.

As with all fresh fruit (yes, Avocado is a fruit) they are very healthy. Studies have shown that Avocados will reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) and increase HDL (good cholesterol). They are high in potassium and the vitamins B, E & K. Avocados have the highest fibre of any fruit.

Our most popular burgers contain Avocado, the CAB - Chicken Avocado & Bacon and the BAB - Beef …….. Avocado is also our most popular extra when customers 'Build Their Own Burger'.

Avocados only ripen once they are picked from the tree. The best way to purchase Avocados is to purchase them an olive green colour, then watch them ripen to be used once perfectly ripe. Do not store in the refrigerator, leave them at room temperature. Once the skin has turned a brown-green colour they are 'firm ripe' ready for eating. Once dark brown they are 'soft ripe' for spreading and dips.

If you wish to hurry up their ripening, place the Avocado in a paper-bag with a banana or apple. Ethylene gas given off by the apple & banana will quickly ripen the Avocado.

Once cut open Avocado tends to brown quite quickly. You can inhibit browning by leaving the stone in the un-eaten Avocado half or in your bowl of dip. If storing Avocado dip store in a container and cover with gladwrap pressed close to the Avocado to leave as little air space as possible. A little lemon juice will also inhibit browning.

Be careful removing Avocado seed / stone. Hospitals treat many people who hold the Avocado and stab at the stone with a knifepoint, missing the stone and stabbing their hand - ouch!

Avocados are best opened by, slicing around the fruit to the seed twisting each half to separate. Scoop out the seed using a spoon. Remove the flesh by sliding a spoon between the skin and the fruit, you will be able to remove a whole half this way.