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How much does guacamole usually cost?

The average cost of guacamole made from a basic recipe — consisting of avocado, lime, white onion, jalapeno and cilantro, plus a little salt and pepper to taste — is just 20 cents an ounce. By contrast, the pre-made guacamole dips CNBC evaluated sell for an average of 40 cents per ounce.01-Feb-2019

How much is a side of guacamole?

According to Chipotle, customers order nearly 50 million pounds of guacamole from its restaurants per year and more than 450,000 avocados are used daily. But don't expect to save any green on the new menu item. The average price for the large side is $4.10, double the price of the 4-ounce side.

Why is guacamole so expensive?

Growing, distributing, and preparing the ingredients for guacamole comes at a high cost. The avocado fruit is expensive to grow, and since it's only grown at certain times of the year in a few regions of the world, it's a precious commodity to consumers.

Is guacamole cheaper than avocado?

It's definitely cheaper to buy avocados and make your own guacamole than to buy store-made guacamole. Store-made guacamole is way overpriced. I've seen it usually around $7–9, but as high as $12.

How much does avocado cost?

Avocado has become one of the world's trendiest foods, but they require an extraordinary amount of costly resources and labor in order to grow. Avocado prices have rocketed in recent years by up to 129%, with the average national price of a single Hass avocado reaching $2.10 in 2019, almost doubling in just one year.

Does Chipotle sell their guacamole?

Unlike fake versions which have included add-ins like garlic or tomatoes, Chipotle's guac uses just six ingredients: avocados, lime juice, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño and kosher salt. …

Why does guac cost extra at Chipotle?

Avocados are also much more vulnerable to spoilage and damage than meat. Guacamole has a much shorter shelf-life than meat products. Guacamole is expensive primarily because it is popular and considered to be somewhat of a luxury food. It high demand drives up the price.

Why is avocado always extra?

Avocados are a very demanding crop when it comes to water and require around 50 gallons of H2O per pound of fruit (via Reader's Digest). If California or Mexico are experiencing bad weather, it can dramatically affect the crop and raise prices.