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Why are some restaurants ditching avocados?
Text: TORONTO — Some chefs are moving away from using avocados in their restaurants due to concerns over the fruits’ large carbon footprint, unsustainable harvesting methods, and role in organized crime.
What is the controversy about avocado?
When it comes to food production, avocados may not be all that ethical, either. Some have coined the term “blood avocados,” the Sustainable Food Trust explains, because USDA inspectors often face trouble from drug cartels and gangs in Michoacán, the city where most avocados in the U.S. hail from.
How damaging are avocados?
The growth of the avocado market has been astonishing in recent years. Critics say that avocado farming is responsible for deforestation, the destruction of ecosystems and a contributor to climate change. A kilo of avocados requires some 2000 litres of water to grow.
Do avocados cause climate change?
Extensive avocado farming in Mexico is causing water shortages for the local people. Third, the production of avocados can contribute to global warming due to deforestation. For example, in Mexico, avocado trees flourish at about the same altitude and climate as the pine and fir forests in the mountains of Michoacan.
What is replacing avocado?
Bananas. Thanks to banana’s texture, it’s the perfect substitute for creamy avocado. “Like avocados, bananas offer smoothies a smooth texture and consistency. And they even deliver a perfect dash of added sweetness,” Carr says.
Is avocado popular in UK?
Avocados have been increasing in popularity since the late 90s, but the real boom started in 2014, and UK demand is still growing in double digits. Clearly, new media and specifically, Facebook and Instagram, have played a crucial role in popularising the fruit.
Can avocados be grown in the UK?
Avocados (Persea americana) are tender evergreen trees from Mexico and Central America. They are often grown as houseplants in the UK, raised from the large seed in the centre of the fruit. Growing from seed is an easy and interesting project for all ages.
Is avocado worse than meat?
Whichever way you look at it, avocados are still a LOT better for the environment than animal products. An avocado on toast, a few slices in a Buddha bowl or a small bowl of guacamole produce only a fraction of the greenhouse gas emissions and water used to produce the same amount of meat or cheese.
Can you grow avocado in UK?
Avocados grow on the Persea americana tree, believed to have originated from Central America, which needs warm and humid conditions. It is possible to grow avocado trees in Britain but it is usually for the foliage, not the fruit, as a houseplant. You will get the best results if you grow your avocado indoors in a pot.