Avocado is an exotic fruit rich in fat, which is eaten alone or included in recipes and which is used to prepare the famous guacamole sauce.

The pulp is generally used in avocado, but the seed is also edible and can be used in the kitchen: let 's see what to do with the avocado seed.

Avocado seed: properties and use in the kitchen

The seed that we find in the center of the avocado is rich in amino acids, fatty acids and phytosterols and, like the pulp of the avocado, is edible and can be used in the kitchen.

In order to use avocado seed in the kitchen, it is necessary to remove the thin skin that covers it, wash it and let it dry for a day.

Then the avocado seed can be grated, preferably with a coffee grinder. The grated avocado seed can be dusted on salads, first and second courses, or inserted in smoothies, yogurt, soups and velvety. Before grating the avocado seed, it can also be toasted in a pan.

Alternatively, it is possible to prepare an infusion using half an avocado seed for each cup of water: in this case, bring about 250 ml of water with half an avocado seed to a boil; when the water boils, turn off the heat and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes with the lid, then remove the avocado seed and drink the still hot infusion.

The avocado infusion is useful in case of gastrointestinal problems and diarrhea.

It appears that moderate consumption of avocado seed can reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, thus decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Consuming avocado seed seems to have benefits also in the case of diabetes, hypertension and inflammatory diseases.

The avocado seed has a slightly bitter and astringent taste given by the presence of tannins : it may not be appreciated by everyone and its consumption is not recommended in case of constipation.

Avocado: characteristics of the plant

Avocado is a tree native to South America that belongs to the Lauraceae family, the same as cinnamon, camphor, laurel and sassafras.

The scientific name of the avocado is Persea americana and it is a plant now cultivated in various regions with tropical climate .

Avocado is grown for the production of edible fruits, whose green pulp is rich in vitamin A, vitamin E and lipids.

From the avocado fruit is also obtained the famous avocado oil, which is used especially for beauty as an emollient, moisturizing and nourishing ingredient in cosmetics.

Less well known is the use of avocado seed in the kitchen, which as we have seen can be included in the diet to make amino acids and phytosterols and give flavor to dishes.

It is not easy to find the seeds of this fruit on the market, so where to buy avocado seeds? Generally avocado seeds can be bought by buying the fruit: after enjoying the pulp, the seed can be used to make a new avocado plant or in the kitchen.