California Crema is a GEM variety avocado. This new variety has a nutty taste and creamy texture similar to a Hass variety. GEMs are recognizable by their distinct, gold-flecked skin.

California Crema avocados are available April through mid-July.

Store unripe, green avocados at room temperature after purchase.

Stored in proper conditions, California Crema avocados darken in color and reach peak ripeness in 2-5 days. Adding a banana to the sealed paper bag can speed up ripening to 1-3 days.

A ripe avocado should yield with gentle pressure applied near the stem. Remember, a California Crema avocado has thicker skin, so the exterior may feel slightly firmer when ripe than a Hass avocado.