Ettinger — The Avocado That Stays Green and Never Turns Watery

Bred in Israel from Mexican and Guatemalan parent varieties, Ettinger shares its lineage with Fuerte and delivers a similar clean, buttery flavour — but with an even smoother, fiber-free texture. The skin is thin, bright green, and smooth, and it barely changes colour as the fruit ripens, so — like a handful of other varieties — this one asks to be judged by feel, not looks. Inside, the pale yellow-green flesh is soft and almost fiber-free, melting rather than watery, wrapped around a notably large seed. The flavour is mild and clean, less nutty and less oily than Hass, which makes it a good pick for people who find heavier avocados overwhelming. It's particularly good sliced thin over toast or folded into a salad where you want the avocado's texture to come through without dominating. Once cut, the flesh browns slowly compared to some varieties, giving you a bit more time to plate before it needs lemon juice.