The Science of Avocados

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This week Reactions takes a look at the chemistry behind our most beloved fruit; avocados. Whether they’re in a big bowl of guacamole or scooped on top of your salad, avocados enjoy a special place in our hearts and stomachs. On top of being tasty, avocados are a noted superfood with a number of fantastic health benefits. This week, Reactions has mashed up some fantastic avocado facts, as well as some cooking tips from the pros. • ++Note: There is a typo. The video mentions monosaturated fatty acids. Like unicorns, these do not exist. It should be monoUNsaturated fatty acids. Apologies, and thanks to the internet for pointing it out.++ • ++2nd Note: Another eagle-eyed and eared viewer pointed out that we say vitamin B12. There is no B12 in avocados. There is, however, a TON of B6. So go get that B6 from your guacamole, get your B12 from herring, clams or crab. Clams n' guac.++ • Check out Compound Interest's Infographic - http://www.compoundchem.com/wp-conten... • Find us on all these places: • Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions • Facebook! / acsreactions • Twitter! / acsreactions • Tumblr! http://tumblr.com/ACSReactions • Written Directed by Kirk Zamieroski • Scientific Consultation - Matt Hartings, Ph.D. • Lead Writer/Producer - Noel Waghorn • Executive Producer - Adam Dylewski • Tunes: • Cadillac Candy by Mdeman • Flores da Fortuna by Roberto Daglio • Like That by Smidi • All music used under license

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