A growing number of consumers are interested in avocado oil's purported health benefits. But some people might not be getting what they think they're buying. A new study finds that consumers paying a premium for foods advertised as containing avocado oil are probably not receiving it, highlighting ongoing authenticity issues in the industry. Selina Wang, the lead author of the study, says the findings are particularly disheartening, as avocado oil products are often much more expensive than those made with olive or other vegetable oils. Here’s what we know:
🥑 In a study, researchers conducted a chemical analysis of 54 products that listed only avocado oil. They found that 89% were adulterated with cheaper oils like soybean.
🥑 In comparison, researchers found that, out of 20 packaged foods made with olive oil tested, only one showed signs of adulteration.
🥑 Some see avocado oil as a healthier alternative to seed oils like canola and soybean. According to Sarah Berry, a nutrition professor at King's College London, there's limited direct evidence supporting its health benefits compared to data about eating avocados.
🥑 Avocado oil costs more largely because avocados are costly and produce a limited amount of oil. | 
