Is this oil refined? I read that refined avocado oil has a 520 degree smoke point. I would like to find a very high smoke point oil.
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No, it is not refined. The avocado pulp is first expeller-pressed similar to EVOO, then filtered. Smoke point is 375 degrees, so use as you would EVOO for sauteing, stir-fry, etc.
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This particular product is not "pure emu oil". It is cut with olive oil and glycerin. If you want a vegan alternative to emu oil, I've heard that refined macadamia nut oil is decent. It doesn't penetrate as deeply as emu oil does, but it's vegan.
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This is perfectly normal. The pouch contains a mixture of high smoke point oils, but is primarily coconut oil. Because coconut oil's melting point is 77 °F, it will be solid at standard room temperature. I typically use a small scissor to separate the oil pouch, snip across the wider end, then squeeze the solidified oil into the kettle from the narrow end.
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Sorry I do not have the answer to this question... all I know about this oil is that it is very harsh in nature... OK for cooking, absolutely not OK for salads or any other uncooked edible use. Used raw, this oil burns my throat.
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You need to be very careful with this oil. It will burn you badly. It is by far one of the strongest oils out there. If you dilute it with other oils (I would recommend that you do a long search about it first) and heavy dilution with a carrier oil as well.
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This coconut oil is refined .Refining is a very toxic process which gets rid of the characteristic smell and taste of coconut oil.I had bought 4 jars not realizing it was refined and I had to return all.Buy only the unrefined.
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I believe for coconut oil to be classified as "virgin" or "unrefined" it can be processed up to 280 farenheit. So to answer your question; yes, you can cook with it at 375 or higher, but you will loose some light-ends by evaporation. What you are left with will still be good, organic, healthy coconut oil. It will just be thicker.
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I actually didn't know that. I'm new to the essential oils. I under the impression that this was a pure, unprocessed essential oils, so I would be disappointed if it was processed. If you learn anything, please let me know. -thank you
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No, better to use Avacado oil.I recently learned that heating olive oil changes it and makes it a carcinigen
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Glass...a quality product. and remember that in Avocado Oils, this is truly 100% pure --- the Virgin variety is not 100% pure.can you believe??I am not a shill but surprisingly happy camper with this on my high temp 6 burner grill.(meant to add that Virgin avocado oil doesn't have this 500 degree smoke factor - suggest to refrigerate to preserve shelf life...as the shelf life approaches the 1 year limit, all oils degrade from the max smoking rate potential)
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This is RBD (refined,bleached & deodorized). Refined oils have a higher 'smoke point'; this has a smoke point ~ 400 degrees Fahrenheit.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke_point
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Expeller-Pressed and Hexane-Free. Link from Manufacturerhttp://www.nowfoods.com/Avocado-Oil-16-fl-oz.htm
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I don't know the degree as I never paid attention to it. However, using a frying pan on High (electric) when I did get smoke it was not very much. I used it for making scrambled eggs, fried eggs, salad dressings. It is very light and there is no oily taste. I don't deep fry but, I think it would be great for deep frying. I use it instead of Olive Oil.
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Nowhere on this bottle does it state this oil is cold pressed or extra virgin. I don't know why others have replied with a 'yes'. It is also about 5 bucks a bottle at the actual store.
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Oil doesn't go bad like, for example, milk. It'll lose some flavor over time. Even if the manufacturer puts en expiration date and you exceed it, there's no reason to throw the product away. Oil is a preservative for food items, like vinegar and salt, which don't go bad either. Taste it if you don't like the flavor after a year or so, don't use it. The avocado oil will congeal if kept in the refrigerator too cold, so if you just use it very seldom, pour it out into a container with a lid and either refrigerate it or freeze it and scoop out what you need.
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I've tried this, and another brand. I would have to say that this one is 100% oil of oregano. I would be suprised if I was wrong, but if you send a message to the seller, they should be able to give you a definite answer.
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Mark, I haven't used NOW FOODS avocado oil. However, I do use this oil for my skin and hair. So far I haven't been disappointed.