Pour it out and the colour gives it away - a deep green, because the oil is pressed from the flesh of ripe avocados at low temperature and never refined or bleached. The taste follows: smooth and buttery, with a faint nutty note behind it.
What makes it more useful than most unrefined oils is the smoke point. Where cold-pressed oils usually have to stay off the heat, this one takes sautéing, roasting and grilling without breaking down, so the same bottle can do the cooking and the finishing.
Used cold it is at its best: over a salad, through a dip, into a dressing, or straight over roasted vegetables as they come out of the oven. It is naturally rich in monounsaturated fats.
The 250 mL bottle is dark glass, which keeps light off the oil and slows it going stale, and after opening the fridge extends that further. Slight cloudiness or a little sediment is normal in an unrefined oil and does not mean anything has gone wrong. Certified organic.
Directions
Use as a cooking oil for sauteing, roasting, or grilling, or drizzle over salads, vegetables, and dips for a smooth, nutty flavour.
Storage
Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. Refrigerate after opening to maintain freshness.
Warnings
Use within best before date. As with all natural oils, slight cloudiness or sediment may occur without affecting quality.
