- Hilary S. Green
- Selina C. Wang
- The demand for avocado oil has increased significantly as consumers resonate with its potential health benefits, however, due to the lack of enforceable standards, consumers are unprotected from fraud (i.e., economic motivated adulteration). This study analyzed avocado oils currently on the market in the US to evaluate their quality (e.g., free fatty acidity, peroxide value, UV absorbances, vitamin E) and purity (e.g., fatty acids, sterols, triacylglycerols). Our results showed that the majority of commercial samples were oxidized before reaching the expiration date listed on the bottle. In addition, adulteration with soybean oil at levels near 100% was confirmed in two “extra virgin” and one “refined” sample. These findings demonstrate there is an urgent need to develop standards for avocado oil not only to ensure the consumers receive high quality and authentic products but to establish a level playing field to support the continuing growth of global avocado oil industry.
- Study Finds 82 Percent of Avocado Oil Rancid or Mixed With Other Oils (ucdavis.edu)
Consumer demand is rising for all things avocado, including oil made from the fruit. Avocado oil is a great source of vitamins, minerals and the type of fats associated with reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. But according to new research from food science experts at the University of California, Davis, the vast majority of avocado oil sold in the U.S. is of poor quality, mislabeled or adulterated with other oils.
- At 6:45 a.m. on May 13th Linda Holden Givens passes away with her daughter by her side unexpectedly to cancer. She leaves behind her only biological daughter Alegra. Husband Milton of 29 years August 17th and two step children. Also survived by this unexpected loss is her mother Sandra Browne, 3 Siblings Deborah, Joan and David, Holden. Half brother and sister Eric and Darrel Holden, and wife of David Holden Step-mother Angie. Linda attended Franklin High school graduated class of 74’.She proudly attended the University of Washington. Of course this was not enough, Linda continued her education by getting her masters. A lover of history, the human experience and genetics, she used this to write two books about her family. She loved engaging in others history helping them find there roots at the same time. She loved being active and outside, walking and running in the woods smelling the mesmerizing Washington air. A lover of roller skating, she could cut a rug in the skating rink. strong willed, hard working, if she at all called you family or her friend then she ment that. the memorial wall is here for you all to share pictures and memories, please share!!!