PRODUCT NAME: Avocado oil BOTANICAL NAME: Persea americana ORIGIN: China METHOD OF EXTRACTION Cold Pressed and Unrefined SUGGESTED USE Food and cosmetic use This ultra-rich organic oil is a delightful treasure containing amino acids, sterols, pantothenic acid, lecithin, and other essential fatty acids. Highly prized to those with skin problems. This oil also makes a lovely salad oil for dressings and condiments. Highly recommended to those with sensitive skin, problem skin and other irritations. This particular variety of avocado oil has a relatively high viscosity and is marketed as high-oleic. Because of the relatively unstable nature of this oil it is recommended that you use the material as soon as you receive it, and store away from heat and light. Refrigeration is recommended but not required. TYPICAL ANALYSIS Color- Dark Green Odor- Characteristic Free Fatty Acids- 0.85 Peroxide Value- 2.8 Non-Saponifiables- 0.69 Saponification Value- 198.5 Iodine Value- 82.11 Specific Gravity- 0.913 Chlorophyll- 18 ppm pH- 4.22 Fatty Acids Linoleic- 9.8% Linolenic- 0.7% Oleic- 63.0% Palmitic- 15.8% Palmitoleic- 4.7% For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.