One of the best oils for cooking and eating is avocado. Avocado oil has the highest smoke point of any regularly available oil — 250°C (482°F).
Avocado oil is high in monounsaturated fats (as found in red meat, dairy, nuts and olive oil) and vitamin E. It also enhances the absorption of carotenoids and other nutrients.
Like olive oil, the best is unrefined virgin oil, the next best is regular pure oil. The key is to make sure you are actually getting pure oil. A study in the U.S. found many brands (both imported and domestic) were rancid, and some were adulterated with cheaper oils. One brand contained no avocado oil!
Of those tested, the best virgin oil was CalPure Extra-Virgin Avocado Oil. Of the pure oils Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil and Marianne's Avocado Oil were found to be fresh and pure.
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