Or, maybe you want packable avocado dip to stash in a lunch box for work or school.
After all,guacamole is a fresh, whole-food snackthat’s high in fiber and healthy fats.
The ingredient lists on store-bought guacamoles can vary.
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These additives might help the dip retain its bright green color, but might they also affect flavor?
Here are the six best store-bought guacamoles, in descending order.
Cabo Fresh Organic Guacamole
This tub of guacamoleis made from USDA-certified organic ingredients.
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According to the company, 95 percent of its dip is nothing but organic Hass avocados.
The look:This guac is pale green and slightly more yellow than other dips I tried.
The texture is nearly completely smooth, thick, and uniform.
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There was also no trace of heat from the jalapenos.
The flavor and texture were also quite similar.
The small amount of onion and jalapeno is not visible.
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The taste:Yucatan’s classic guacamole has a fresher flavor than Cabo Fresh, but it’s mild.
It lacks the spice and herby flavors I like in homemade guac.
It has a simple ingredient list and a flavor that sets it apart from the guacamoles I tried.
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It can be easily squeezed out of the pouch it comes in.
The taste:This crema is both richer and more acidic than any of the other guacs.
After giving it a good stir, however, the flavors became more balanced.
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It has a slightly longer ingredient list than the other guacs I sampled.
As a result, the flavor is more interesting.
It has a fresh green color and a creamy, almost frosting-like texture.
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The taste:This has a more nuanced flavor than the first three on this list.
There’s something almost warm in the flavor of this guacamole.
Wholly Guacamole Classic
This guacamole from Wholly Guacamolehas the freshest avocado flavor.
The look:This guac is a pretty pastel green with large, visible chunks of diced whole avocado.
They’re easy to scoop up with a chip.
The taste:I love the fresh, pure avocado flavor of this guac.
The garlic also comes through, but it’s not overpowering.
It comes in five sizes ranging from a 7-ounce tub to a bulk-sized three-pack of 10-ounce tubs.
you’re able to taste the subtle sweetness from the tomatoes and the bite from the red onion.
