General Info
Avocado oil is a monounsaturated oil, light green in color. Is an edible oil pressed from the fruit of the Persea Americana (avocado). Avocado is a year-round crop, the tree is native to Mexico and Central America.
Research places avocado on par with olive oil for its healthful ratio of saturated and unsaturated fats. It is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and extremely low saturated fat. It is high in vitamins A, B1, B2, D and E, lecithin and potassium, konwn as the youth mineral. It furthermore contains proteins, beta-carotene and no cholesterol.