ABOUT AVOCADO OIL
Avocado oil has become one of the hottest new oils to hit the market in the last ten years. Avocado Oil has seen an unheard of rise in popularity in a field often dominated by French classics like Walnut and Almond oil. This popularity has been boosted by endorsements by a number of celebrity chefs, most notably English chef/author/television host Jamie Oliver. What makes Avocado oil so attractive to so many chefs and home cooks is the extremely buttery texture Avocado oil brings, along with a rich flavor and versatile cooking ability.

Cooking with Avocado Oil: Avocado oil has received a great deal of attention for having the highest smoke point of any natural oil. The smoke point is the degree to which you can heat an oil before it burns (and then starts smoking). Butter has a smoke point of 350° F and Extra Virgin Olive Oil smokes at 375° F, but Avocado oil can go beyond 500° F. This makes Avocado oil well suited to high temperature cooking, such as stir-fries, sautéing, or searing. For connoisseurs on a budget, Avocado oil is a great investment because it can be used as both a cooking oil and a finishing oil in one bottle.

Refined Oil versus Cold Pressed: Sometimes you may see a light colored oil labeled as “Refined Avocado Oil.” Refined oils are highly processed through a mechanized system, which is extremely efficient at separating out the oils. This efficiency makes refined oils very cheap for consumers, and the processing allows them to be heated to much higher temperatures without burning or producing off flavors. Unfortunately, this processing also removes much of the flavor and natural color of the oil, giving them a flavor similar to canola oil.

Cold-Pressed Avocado oil, or any cold-pressed oil for that matter, is much more of an artisan product. Since the oil is not heated during the pressing, it retains all of its natural flavor and nutritional benefits.

How to Use Avocado Oil:

Avocado oil whisked with a simple vinegar can perk up and salad or dish of roasted vegetables, due to the richness of the Avocado oil.
Drizzle a few emerald drops of Avocado oil over butternut squash soup, or on grilled fennel.
Marinate fresh goat cheese buttons in avocado oil and lemon zest for an exotic twist on an old French classic.
Rub pork tenderloin with avocado oil and then roll in breadcrumbs before baking.
Avocado oil is perfect for finishing a plate of turbot, Dover sole, or fried soft-shelled crab.
Make an Egyptian dipping sauce for bread by mixing Avocado oil with Dukkah, a blend of pistachios, hazelnuts, sesame seed, coriander, cumin and other spices.

Avocado Oils and Health: Avocados and Avocado oil are rich in monounsaturated fats, which work to lower bad, LDL cholesterol levels in the blood. Avocado oil also contains Beta-Sitosterol compounds, which work to avoid LDL absorption by your body. Partnered with a large amount of Vitamin E, Avocado oil is one of the healthiest and versatile oils available.

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