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It has a high content of vegetable oils, so it is considered an excellent food in terms of nutrition in moderate proportions, as it has a high caloric and fatty content. It has been discovered that avocado oil has antioxidant properties. It is rich in vegetable fat that provides benefits to the body and in vitamins E, A, B1, B2, B3, fatty acids, proteins, and minerals. Its contribution of oleic acid has beneficial cardiovascular effects, reducing levels of plasma cholesterol. It contains a significant amount of minerals and vitamins, necessary for the proper functioning of the body. Avocados can be acquired throughout the year. The color of the skin depends on the variety and does not indicate the ripeness of the fruit. The optimal moment for consumption is marked by the softness of the pulp, when it can be spread like butter. Those that are not fully ripe are left to ripen for 2 or 3 days at room temperature, being able to stop their ripening by placing them in the refrigerator.