Decoding the Avocado: How do Avocados get Fat in Them?
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Unlike most fruits that store carbohydrates, the avocado is unique for its high fat content, with some varieties having up to 30% oil by dry weight. So, how do avocados get fat in them? The answer lies in a specialized metabolic process and a unique cellular storage system developed over millennia of evolution.
