Avocado
Kenyan Avocado
Ontweka Exportes is a proud exporter of avocados from the East Africa region.
We have shaped a brand that is respected for the finest avocados in the world – both Organic Certified and Conventional.
With consumers getting a fresh feel of tasty, healthy avocados—and growers are assured of healthy returns.
The Ontweka Exporters’ story sustains the momentum, always conquering new milestones and strong in its long-standing belief that the best is still on the way.
The Ontweka Exporters’ story sustains the momentum, always conquering new milestones and strong in its long-standing belief that the best is still on the way.
Health benefits of Avocado
If you want to maintain good eyesight, eat avocados
Thanks to a carotenoid called lutein, avocado absorbs ultraviolet rays from the sun, preventing these from damaging the retina. The acids on the pulp also protect the eyes from degeneration and cataracts.
Thanks to a carotenoid called lutein, avocado absorbs ultraviolet rays from the sun, preventing these from damaging the retina. The acids on the pulp also protect the eyes from degeneration and cataracts.
Avocados are a great source of vitamin E. When you consume this vitamin regularly, the body is fully equipped to fight disease. In addition, Vitamin E also revitalizes the skin making it soft and supple thanks to its antioxidant properties.
A portion of this delicious fruit contains a high percentage of folic acid (23%). Folic acid is a vitamin found in green leafy vegetables and its role is to restore overall health.
Avocados are high in beta-sitosterol, a compound that has been shown to keep cholesterol levels low. Avocados contain monounsaturated fat (healthy fat), which reduces LDL cholesterol which is harmful to the body.
Avocado Varieties
It is the most popular variety of avocado.
Availability: Throughout the year.
Recommended Storage Temp: 5°C
Package Information: ~4 kg box; ~10 kg box
Sizes: 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32
No. of 4kg cartons per pallet: 276 boxes Seafreight, 144 boxes Airfreight
No. of 10kg cartons per pallet: 108 boxes Seafreight, 54 boxes airfreight.
Recommended Storage Temp: 5°C
Package Information: ~4 kg box; ~10 kg box
Sizes: 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32
No. of 4kg cartons per pallet: 276 boxes Seafreight, 144 boxes Airfreight
No. of 10kg cartons per pallet: 108 boxes Seafreight, 54 boxes airfreight.
They include Fuerte, Pinkerton and Jumbo.
