Avocado oil

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Common questions

Is Avocado oil healthy?

Avocado oil scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Refined avocado oil is a healthy source of monounsaturated fats, beneficial for heart health and suitable for high-temperature cooking due to its high smoke point.

How processed is Avocado oil?

Avocado oil is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Avocado oil's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Refined avocado oil counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Avocado oil

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85 Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Chedraui
Category Cooking Oils
Summary

Refined avocado oil is a healthy source of monounsaturated fats, beneficial for heart health and suitable for high-temperature cooking due to its high smoke point. Although the refining process may reduce some nutrient content, it retains beneficial fatty acids and lacks harmful additives, making it a good choice among processed culinary ingredients. The processing level is moderate, but the oil's clean label and health benefits contribute positively to its rating.

Key ingredients 1

Refined avocado oil
Good

Refined avocado oil is a source of healthy monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health. The refining process removes impurities and increases the oil's smoke point, making it suitable for high-temperature cooking. While refining may reduce some nutrient content, it still retains beneficial fatty acids.

Benefits

Rich in monounsaturated fats that support heart health and provide anti-inflammatory properties. Suitable for high-temperature cooking due to its high smoke point.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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