Nutiva Organic Avocado Oil Pouch, Extra Virgin, 12 Fl Oz Pouch (Pack of 4), USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Non-BPA, Whole 30 Approved, Vegan & Keto, Nutrient-Rich Oil with Robust Flavor for Salads and Dipping

I am not familiar with avocado oil so this is a new taste for me.I am familiar with the brand Nutiva. I have had oils from them before. I trust this brand that it is going to provide a good quality oil.This box contained 4 bags of avocado oil. It is USDA organic. Extra virgin.To read about the company and the product themselves, this is a product that I would want to use. Their oil is ethically sourced, fully traceable, and benefits Ethiopian farmers and families. On the package it states that 1% of the sales go to regenerative agriculture. The bag uses 50% fewer CO2 emissions compared to glass or plastic containers. The bag is NOT recyclable but as the bag states they are working on it.To use the bag, I learned to be careful and measure out what I want to use! I found it pours very easily and quickly.In trying this, I tried it 4 ways. By itself, drizzled on a salad, sautéing (a few times) and making a mayonnaise out of it. Sautéing with it and drizzled on a salad were my favorite ways of consuming this oil.By itself: this is not an oil that I am going to dip bread in. It has a very unique flavor. I don't describe it as eating an avocado. To me, It is not like eating an avocado. I don't describe this oil as neutral in flavor. There is definitely a flavor to it. I wish I could describe the flavor but the flavor profile escapes me and to look it up online, I don't feel it describes the flavor as I taste it either. It does match the bold flavor and medium body as it is described on the package.Sautéing: I sautéed with this oil quite a few times in the last few days of trying it. It is a great oil for doing so. It is worth noting that this is for medium heat cooking up to 375 as described on the back of the container. This is NOT an oil you are going to do frying in.Salads: I drizzled about a teaspoon of avocado oil on my salad along with everything bagel seasoning and a little lemon juice. It worked very well on my salad. Normally on a salad because I don't use large quantities of oil, oil is rather neutral in flavor (on my salad). This is the case with this avocado oil. In small quantity with a mix of other flavors, the oil was rather neutral in flavor.Making a mayonnaise: I understand now why store bought avocado mayonnaises are not my favorite. I always think they taste funny. I have even returned a bottle of avocado mayo because I thought it was bad. To try this out I started with an egg yolk, water, lemon, salt, dijon mustard and avocado oil. I blended it with an immersion blender. It came out nice and thick. It has a greenish yellow color. It looks kind of like avocados! At first taste before the salt, I definitely needed salt. The avocado oil was shining through and a bit too pungent for me. The salt definitely helped. I then added garlic and the flavor improved immensely and would consider making it again. The basic mayo recipe definitely needed a bit more spicing up for me.For me, this is a good oil for sautéing and salads. I can't imagine baking with it. I think there are many other better choices for baking. I know avocado oil has many health benefits and is worth trying just for that alone. I like the company is taking care of providing something that is more environmentally friendly. This also affects companies I purchase from nowadays.

I have tried avocado oils before, but I believe this is my first time experiencing the extra virgin avocado oil. Wow, what a difference compared to the regular or lighter versions! I was quite surprised to see the dark green, almost muddy color as can be seen from the photo, but once I tasted it, the color did not matter. I always taste the oils dipped in a piece of white bread before I use them in cooking. This allows to taste the pure flavor of the oil before it gets mixed with other ingredients or hits the heat of the stove. This oil has so much rich flavor, with a touch of sweetness but without being overpowering. I did not detect any bitterness as may be the case with some extra virgin olive oils, yet this did not deduct from the boldness of the flavor. The oil is a little heavy, in both the texture and flavor, so I am hesitant to use it on salads, however it went well as a saute oil with both vegetables and meats. The smoking point was perfect for this and the oil did not burn or evaporate quickly. I am not sure if I am liking the pouch design. It dispenses the oil well and can be set upright on a flat surface, but I think that I personally would have preferred small bottles. Would have been cute if the company made them avocado shaped, but that is my personal opinion and the pouch design does not affect the quality of the product.

# My ReviewThis review is for Nutiva Organic Avocado Oil Extra Virgin 12 Fl Oz Pouch (4 Pack). First of all, this product is packaged, delivered and presented very well. These were delivered in a brown box of 4, 12 Fl Oz pouches in each box. The Nutiva Avocado oil box is uniquely designed with the brand & product details clearly imprinted on the front and side, PLUS, the box is perforated at an angle which is allows for the pouches to be conveniently stored and placed on a shelf for easy access! These individual pouches are Eco-Friendly, using “flex packaging” that’s ultimately good for the environment and creates 84% fewer carbon emissions, 90% less energy to create, and 96% efficiency in shipping. To be honest, the packaging looks good, feels solid, and will survive a few drops from a height. The pouches are stable enough to stand tall, have a simple, yet elegant design and again is well labelled with the Nutiva branding with descriptions, ingredients and nutritional content clearly detailed on the front, back and sides. There’s a twistable plastic nozzle on the top of the pouch that allows for easy pouring, without any mess and / or spilling.As someone who’s an avid food fan who’s never used avocado oil, this was an interesting find for me. I like experimenting with different natural and organic food products, so I was intrigued by the flavor profiles I could get by using this oil in different ways. That said, when I saw this offering and the way in which it was packaged, produced, and delivered, I just knew it was worth a try.Aside from the obvious use of avocado oil in foods, there’s also health benefits such as: rich in potassium, folate and vitamins K, C and E; helps reduce cholesterol, improves heart health, high in antioxidants, strong anti-inflammatory properties, and good for improving weight-loss.That said, I’ve tried this Avocado oil in salad dressings, sautéing vegetables, drizzled over meats and fish. Obviously, there’s a hint of natural avocado; it’s clean, mild, and has delicate flavor profile with a natural base and rich undertone. The consistency is semi thick which pours easily and has a nice color. You shouldn’t fry with this; however, it’s good for use in anything that can be cooked with medium heat upto 375F.Overall, this is a high quality and great tasting Avocado oil that has many uses. It’s at a slightly high price point, however, as with its natural origins this is understandable for the premium product you receive. Whether you get this for yourself, or as a gifting option for a food fanatic - I really highly recommend this product.If you found this review informative, then please click on the “[Helpful]” button to let me know to continue providing these unbiased and in-depth reviews for this community. Thank You.# Please Note:This review is written in good faith and for general information purposes only.You are reading and using the information detailed in this review at your own risk. This review is based on my opinion and you should determine whether this product is right for your purposes using your own research and conclusions.Do not take any of the information presented here as professional advice, it is purely based on personal opinion. I do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information in this review, is strictly at your own risk and free will.