Avocado Oil

Also Known As : Ruchira tel

Technical Name : Persea americana

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a light, buttery taste.

Usage Tips

Avocado Oil can be used as a cooking oil. It can also be used as a food oil( ingredient in other dishes).
It can be drizzled over salads and cold soups, such as gazpacho.
It can be added to dressings, smoothies, baked goods and homemade mayonnaise. It can also be used as a marinade for meat.
It can be drizzled over vegetables before roasting them.

Description

Avocado oil is a deep emerald green colored, natural oil pressed from the fruit of the Persea americana. It is one of few edible oils not derived from seeds, rather obtained from the fleshy pulp covering the avocado pit. It is naturally low acidic, increasing its smoking point in both refined(520 °F) and unrefined(480 °F) form, that makes it a good cooking oil.The more refined it is, the higher is the smoking point. Cold-pressed avocado oil is unrefined and retains the flavor and color characteristics of the fruit flesh.

Health benefits

Avocado oil has heart-healthy oleic acid, a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid which is considered as a very healthy fat that provide various health benefits.⁽¹⁾
It is beneficial for heart health as it helps to lower blood pressure levels and also reduce bad cholesterol levels in the body.⁽¹⁾
It is a good source of a carotenoid, lutein that acts as an antioxidant for eye health. It reduces the risk of age-related eye diseases like cataracts and macular degeneration.⁽¹⁾
It can help to reduce the symptoms of Osteoarthritis and may reduce the pain and stiffness associated with it.⁽¹⁾
It shows anti-inflammatory effects by blocking a protein called IL1B, that causes tissue and bone loss in gum diseases.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Look for an avocado oil that is extra-virgin and cold pressed to preserve the monounsaturated fats present in it. Check for its manufacturing and expiry date on the packaging to make sure it has not expired to use.

Note

Intake of avocado oil can cause fever and gastrointestinal disorder. It must also be avoided by latex sensitive people. It can cause allergies to the skin and lead to itching and redness.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-avocado-oil-benefits#section1

(2) https://www.lybrate.com/topic/avocado-oil-benefits-and-side-effects

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