Avocado Oil Fraud Exposed | Fargo News

New research reveals that most avocado oil products on the market are fake — a UC Davis study found 89% of 54 tested samples were mixed with cheap oils like soybean. This isn’t the first time lead researcher Selina Wang has exposed the problem, having uncovered adulterated or rancid avocado oil in previous studies. While consumers pay premium prices for avocado oil believing it’s healthier, experts say there’s little direct evidence it’s superior to other oils like olive or seed oils. The real culprit? Economics — avocados are expensive and yield little oil, making pure avocado oil costly, while cheaper oils are abundant and profitable. The newly formed Avocado Oil Manufacturers Association is now looking to the olive oil industry’s past as a model to set standards and restore consumer trust in this booming market. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/75161ec504e9be12