48 out of 54 avocado oil-labeled products failed the test.
48 out of 54 avocado oil-labeled products failed the test. “Numerous studies have demonstrated that products marketed as avocado oil may be partially or wholly substituted with lower-cost vegetable oils or refined oils, resulting in mislabeling and economic adulteration.” This paper asks a more specific question: when avocado or olive oil shows up as the only declared oil in chips, mayo, and salad dressing, does the fat you can extract from the food actually match the label. ~ learn more