Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil (Refined), 1 Liter

Chosen Foods avocado oil is a refined, single-ingredient cooking oil sold in a 1 liter bottle. It has a neutral flavor and the brand lists a smoke point of up to 500°F.

Who it suits

It suits cooks who want a mild oil for high-heat cooking that will not change the taste of a dish. If you want an organic or unrefined oil, look elsewhere, since this one is refined and not organic. For dressings and finishing, California Olive Ranch extra virgin olive oil brings more flavor. See our other healthy pantry staples.

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Key facts

• The only ingredient is avocado oil (Chosen Foods)
• Naturally refined, neutral in taste, with a smoke point of up to 500°F (Chosen Foods)
• The brand lists 10 g of monounsaturated fat per serving (Chosen Foods)
• Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten-free, glyphosate residue free, kosher and free of seed oils (Chosen Foods)
• Also labeled Whole30 compatible, keto friendly and paleo friendly (Whole Foods Market)

What reviewers say

A 2020 study from the UC Davis food science department found that most commercial avocado oils it tested were stale or mixed with other oils, and Chosen Foods was one of only two brands whose samples were pure and not oxidized. mindbodygreen named it the best avocado oil for high-heat cooking, liking its mild taste for stir-fries and pan-roasted vegetables, while pointing out that it is refined and not organic.

Pros and cons

• Pro: High stated smoke point and a neutral taste
• Pro: Found pure in an independent university study
• Con: Refined and not organic
• Con: Full nutrition panel was not published on the pages we checked

Cautions

• Avoid if you are allergic to avocado.
• It is pure fat and calorie dense.
• It may turn cloudy or crystallize in very cold temperatures because of natural waxes.