The avocado oil derived from ripe avocado pulp is highly valued for its food and cosmetic applications. It has a high concentration of oleic acid, a beneficial omega-9 fatty acid, as well as linoleic and palmitic acids.
Where is avocado oil made?
After considerable research in Australia and South America we selected the central Highlands of Kenya as the base for our second avocado oil production plant. In 2007 we started working with the local farmers and opened a temporary facility near Nairobi, managed and staffed by Kenyans.
Why did we need a new source of extra virgin avocado oil?
After only a few short years, it had become apparent that the avocado supply in New Zealand was insufficient to keep up with growing international demand for our Extra Virgin Avocado Oil. To continue to grow, we needed to look abroad for a new source for our oil.
Is avocado a flowering plant?
Avocado, otherwise known as Persea americana, is a flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America, which belongs to the Lauraceae family . Avocado fruit can be divided into three parts: the central seed, which accounts for 20% of the whole fruit, the pulp, which accounts for its bulk majority (65%), and the outside peel (15%).