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Oils with a higher smoke point are often refined oils but that is not the case with our Extra Virgin Avocado Oil as that has the high 255-degree smoke point.
For any budding chef, it is important to know the smoking points of cooking oils and which you should be using for the recipe in front of you.
What is a smoke point?
The name is quite literal; A smoke point is simply the point at which an oil starts to give off smoke.
The cooking oil hasn’t caught fire yet, but it will soon if the temperature is allowed to rise. Once the oil does combust, this is called the flashpoint.
Why do smoke points matter?
When oil starts to smoke it will oxidise, imparting a bitter, burnt flavour, which ruins the taste of food.
During this oxidisation process, harmful compounds called free radicals may also be released. These compounds have been linked to cellular damage thought to lead to health issues like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease and cancer.
Beneficial nutrients and phytochemicals found in many unrefined oils are also destroyed when the oil reaches its smoking point, removing the natural goodness found in many oils.
Our oils and their smoking points
These are the smoking point of our oils, from lowest temperature to highest:
175°C – Coconut Oil
Our Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is produced using an advanced cold extraction process that preserves the natural goodness of the coconut flesh without heat or chemicals. Ideal for frying, baking, and sautéing, it solidifies below 25°C, resulting in a smooth pure white wax.
210°C – Macadamia nut oil
With a smoking point of 210°C, our Extra Virgin Macadamia Nut Oil is perfect for panfrying or using as a butter substitute when baking.
This oil contains one of the highest levels of monounsaturated fats (84%) amongst all food oils, contributing to a nutritious and balanced diet. It is also very high in natural antioxidants and contains Omega 3 and Omega 6.
255°C – Extra Virgin Avocado oil
Our award-winning Extra Virgin Avocado Oil is perfect for everything, from gentle heating in a frying pan to a high heat of up to 255°C.
Ideal for pan-frying and wok cooking, it can be drizzled over salads and vegetables for added flavour and goodness.
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