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jennifer rose

Jun 7, 2004, 9:55 PM

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Is Avocado Oil Poised to Become the "New Olive Oil?"

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I thought avocado oil was good only for salad dressings and skin care, but then I came upon a New Zealand site with all sorts of recipes and nutrtional breakdowns. http://www.avocado-oil.co.nz.

This afternoon I tried the Avocado Vinaigrette with Mango & Habanero shown at http://www.avocado-oil.co.nz/...peinfo.html?recipe=4, and it was incredible.

Is anyone cooking with avocado oil?

bohemio

Jun 8, 2004, 6:51 AM

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Re: [jennifer rose] Is Avocado Oil Poised to Become the "New Olive Oil?"

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Do you have a source in Mexico for the oil?

jennifer rose

Jun 8, 2004, 8:05 AM

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Yes, and it's called the store. I've bought it at any number of stores -- health food stores, gourmet stores, and once at an avocado exposition.

PBGollaz

Jun 8, 2004, 9:26 AM

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As most long-time cooks know, in addition to several "old-standby" cooking oils there are others that show up from time to time as recurring "fads." Avocado oil appears to be the fad of the moment. However, its temporary fad status doesn't necessarily carry a negative connotation. Avocado oil, while often expensive, is high in monounsaturated fats and has the highest smoke point of all vegetable oils -- 500F (260C) in its unrefined state -- which makes it particularly well suited for deep-fat frying.

The popularity of avocado oil right now seems to be the result of a heavy advertising campaign financed by New Zealand avocado growers. The avocado is not native to New Zealand, but was introduced during the 19th century, and New Zealand avocado growers are presently mounting a strong push to challenge the level of sales from California and México.

For an interesting discussion of the comparative tastes, uses and nutritional values of various types of oils, point your browser to http://www.ourgardengang.com/skinnyonfat.htm.

Patrick
Zapopan, Jalisco, México

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bohemio

Jun 8, 2004, 11:24 AM

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Re: [jennifer rose] Is Avocado Oil Poised to Become the "New Olive Oil?"

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So sorry for improperly phrasing the question. What I intended on asking was if you have a source of Mexican avocado oil? Since your link was to a NZ site and seeing that you live in one of the major avocado growing regions of the world I assumed you would have a straightforward answer. My mistake. It certainly isn't available in many stores including the larger chain supermarkets.

But I did find out one thing: while it's beneficial properties may include many health benefits,it obviously does nothing to rid a person of sarcasm.

jennifer rose

Jun 8, 2004, 12:14 PM

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Re: [bohemio] Is Avocado Oil Poised to Become the "New Olive Oil?"

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No, I don't have a "bottled at the source" source. I was just wondering if others had become as passionate about avocado oil as I have. And I thought it sort of curious that it wasn't being heavily marketed here. Our chain stores seem to carry Patricia Quintana salad dressing and wild rice, but no avocado oil.

However, I did come upon two Mexicn sites which promote avocado oil:

http://www.avoleo.com/
http://mx.geocities.com/...ty_hass/recetas.html

Last fall, I spent $200 M.N. on a book promising avocado recipes -- and I was dismayed to find that it only contained about a dozen different guacamole recipes, suggestions for slicing avocados atop enchiladas, and the soup recipe. The promoters had a complete line of avocado cosmetics -- and no avocado oil.

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Esteban

Jun 8, 2004, 1:49 PM

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Does Avacado oil have an avacado taste? I'm still looking for peanut oil and/or sesame oil for stir fry. Can't seem to find any in Mazatlan. We do eat a lot of Haas Avacados and have always wondered about the oil content. For a while we switched over to the avacados that hardly have any oil..a great big hunkin type but there is no comparison to the Haas. A friend of mine tried to tell me the Haas was developed by the Haas family here in Mazatlan but I found conflicting information. It appears to have been hybridized by a postman from Los Angeles.

jennifer rose

Jun 8, 2004, 3:25 PM

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Sesame oil is available at the Trico gourmet chain, but I'm almost certain that they don't have a franchise in Mazatlan.

Avocado oil has a much more delicate flavor than olive or other nut oils. There's only a slight note of avocado in its taste. Fruity is best descriptor I can come up with.

Marlene

Jun 8, 2004, 5:37 PM

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It appears to have been hybridized by a postman from Los Angeles.

We blame this delicious (fattening) foodstuff growing on local trees on the postman? He really does get blamed for everything! I absolutely love avocados and am happy to learn more. Thanks for the recipe ideas in the posts above.