Guacamole Day 2025: 5 fascinating facts to know
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Guacamole Day 2025
Guacamole Day or National Guacamole Day is observed on September 16 in the US but has now spread across the world to celebrate the dish
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What is guacamole?
Guacamole is a Mexican dish made from avocados and used as a dip, condiment and even salad ingredient, as well as sandwiches
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Meaning of guacamole
Guacamole, made from avocados, simply means an avocado sauce, and has spread from Mexico to many places around the world including India
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Origins
The first known reference of guacamole is reportedly found in a 1697 book A New Voyage Round the World by English naturalist William Dampier
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Recipe
The dish is traditionally made with mashed avocados and salt, but there are many others innovations that recommend adding lime juice, cilantro and spice too
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