Extra Virgin Avocado Oil VIRGIN LANDS(VL)
The Oil faithfully resemblance the delicate taste and scent of the Hass Avocado fruit along with slight nuttiness in its finish. It has silky texture and deep emerald green color. It makes a perfect combination with every type of food.
Try Virgin LandsTM Avocado Oil over grilled fish and seafood, as well as pasta and plain white rice. Also is the perfect dressing for salads and all kinds of vegetables.
Smoke Point and Tasting Notes
One of it’s main advantages is the high smoke point of 255°C, which allows this product to keep its quality even when cooked at high temperature. Food prepared with Virgin Lands™ Avocado Oil is instantly enhanced by the oil’s unique gourment qualities. This remarkable gourment make its use an exquisite pleasure.
Health & Nutritional
Extra Virgin Avocado Oil has a high level of monounsaturated fats, a high rate of oleic acid (W9) and a balance amount of polyunsaturated fats, with a good source of linolec acid (W6), essential to our human body. These acids contribute to reduce “bad” L.D.L. Cholesterol and increase “good” H.D.L. cholesterol.
This oil also has bioactive components, including natural antioxidants, such as Tocopherols (Vitamin E) and Beta-Carotene (Pro-Vitamin A) and a high concentration of Beta-Sitosterol and chlorophyll (responsible for its emerald-green color).
Beta-Sitosterol belongs to the phytosterol family and in adequate doses can help reduce cholesterol levels.
Tocopherols are considered the main liposoluble antioxidants in the human body. They protect the cellular membrane form the attack of free radicals and enhance the immune functions of the organism, besides fighting the oxidative deterioration; Beta- Carotene also plays an important role in the eye function.
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