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.

  • jet@hackertalks.com
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    2 days ago

    Yeah, you have to read the labels! the core problem this article exposes that even if you do read the label the supply chain likes to substitute cheaper ingredients when it can.

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      2 days ago

      Yep, so I won’t be buying any kind of commercial lard. I have a grease jar.