Benik Avocado

The Benik Avocado has roughish, medium-thick skin. People might not recognize it as an avocado, though, as the skin turns a maroonish purple colour as the fruit matures. The fruit, which is larger than average for avocados, is pear-shaped with a medium-sized stone and yellow flesh inside, with a full, rich flavour. It is a Guatemalan type avocado.

An important variety in Israel, but not grown much anymore in California (2004.) The skin colour was not popular with consumers.

History Notes

Introduced into California from Guatemala in 1917, and into Israel in 1934.

This page first published: Feb 1, 2004 · Updated: Jun 16, 2018.

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