That Avocado Oil Chip You’re Eating May Not Be Made With Pure Avocado Oil

Amy M Quinton — July 15, 2026 - 2:05pm

51�ԹϺ�� Davis researchers tested 54 avocado oil chips, mayo and dressings. Nearly 9 in 10 were adulterated with cheaper oils despite label claims.

Study Finds 82 Percent of Avocado Oil Rancid or Mixed With Other Oils

Amy M Quinton — June 15, 2020 - 10:33am

Consumer demand is rising for all things avocado, including oil made from the fruit. Avocado oil is a great source of vitamins, minerals and the type of fats associated with reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. But according to new research from food science experts at the University of California, Davis, the vast majority of avocado oil sold in the U.S. is of poor quality, mislabeled or adulterated with other oils.

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That Avocado Oil Chip You’re Eating May Not Be Made With Pure Avocado Oil

Study Finds 82 Percent of Avocado Oil Rancid or Mixed With Other Oils