Avocado oil isn’t an empty health influencer fad—it’s nourishing liquid gold. This remarkable oil is hailed as one of the most nutritious cooking oils available thanks to its heart-helping antioxidants, good-for-you monounsaturated fat, and energizing vitamins. You can think of it as a health-affirming swap for highly processed options like canola oil (which has been shown not to be the best for our bodies). But those aren’t the only factors that make avocado oil special—even though it comes from a fruit, it can actually be treated as a vegetable oil and used in a multitude of ways in the kitchen. Let’s get to the pit of what makes avocado oil avo-this-world!
What Is Avocado Oil, Actually?
While most cooking oils come from seeds, avocado oil is extracted from the fruit’s pulp. That’s why unrefined (or extra virgin) avocado oil has a naturally green tint—this signifies that the oil still contains some of the fruit’s nutrients due to the pure, cold-pressed extraction process. Refined avocado oil undergoes more processing with heat and extra filtration, resulting in a lighter yellow color and a high smoke point, which makes it a great option for high-heat cooking. Refined avocado oil can impressively withstand up to 500 degrees without losing its flavor or health benefits!
How Is Avocado Oil Made?
The caliber of the fruit will make or break the quality of the oil. First-rate oils start production immediately after ripe avocados are harvested so they’re pressed in their prime. The fruit gets washed, pitted, and skinned before the flesh is squeezed into creamy pulp. Once the oil is extracted, it’s filtered until it becomes clear, silky, and free of any solids.
What Does Avocado Oil Taste Like?
Avocado oil has a mild, neutral flavor that works well for both sweet and savory recipes. Cold-pressed oils have a more intense flavor and a rich, velvety mouthfeel. Refined oils have a lighter consistency and lean even more tame on the flavor spectrum.
How Should I Use Avocado Oil?
Avocado oil is exceptionally versatile—its buttery richness makes it ideal for salad dressings, marinades, or a sophisticated finishing drizzle over meats. Since refined avocado oil has a high smoke point, it excels in high-heat applications like searing, broiling, sautéing, grilling, and frying. You can also substitute avocado oil for butter when baking muffins, cakes, and bread for a health-conscious upgrade.
What Is Avocado Oil’s Shelf Life? How Should I Store It?
Avocado oil generally stays good for 6-24 months. To extend the oil’s longevity, protect it from light, heat, and oxidation. Environmental factors are frequently the pesky culprit that causes oils to degrade much faster. It’s good practice to lid your oils immediately after use and store them in a cool, dark place to preserve the quality.
Taste the Purity of Metropolitan Market Avocado Oil
Our brand-new Metropolitan Market avocado oil is 100% pure, cold-pressed, and naturally refined—meaning after cold-extracting the oil from the fruit, only heat and filtration (never chemicals) are used to reach a high smoke point and to unlock neutral flavor. Our team of producers follows the avocado growing season across Spain, the USA, and Mexico to harness the goodness of peak-season fruit. Once you open the bottle, it will keep for 18 months if stored with care.
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Pick up a bottle of our exclusive avocado oil at any of our store locations, or order online for pickup or delivery right to your door.