Avocado Oil

About

Avocado Oil is made from pressing the pulp of the avocado which surrounds the pit. This healthy oil is green in color and high in monosaturated fats and vitamin E. The light buttery, nutty flavor lends good flavor to food.

Avocado Oil has a high flash point and can be used as a substitute for Olive Oil for cooking and in certain recipes.

Information

Other names: Plata

Translations: Avokado eļļa, Avokadų aliejus, Avocado ulei, Avokado ulje, Dầu bơ, Avocado-olie, Avocado तेल, Óleo de abacate, Масло авокадо, Αβοκάντο Το πετρέλαιο, الأفوكادو النفط, 아보카도 오일, Авокадо уље, 鳄梨油, Oli d'alvocat, Avokadovo olje, Olio di Avocado, שמן אבוקדו, Alpukat Minyak, アボカドオイル, Huile d'avocat, Avocado-Öl, Aceite de aguacate, Масло авокадо, Avokadoöljy, Масло от авокадо

Physical Description

Avocado oil is a relatively thick and rich oil that may be diluted with other carrier oils to improve its consistency. Traditionally avocado oil was made from bruised avocado fruit that couldn't be sold. It is clear with a green to light green color and has the highest smoking point of any cooking oils!

Colors: light yellow, clear

Tasting Notes

Flavors: Nutty, Buttery

Mouthfeel: Oily

Food complements: Salad, Chicken, Soups

Wine complements: Pinot gris

Substitutes: Olive oil

Selecting and Buying

Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december

Choosing: You can shop by brand or price depending on your budget also you can make your selection on whether you want Virgin or Extra Virgin Avocado Oil.

Buying: You can purchase at your local grocery store or order online.

Procuring: Native to Mexico and Central America but now extensively cultivated in Florida, California, and South Africa for its fruit.