Chosen Foods is a San Diego-based company that focuses almost entirely on avocado oil and avocado oil-based products. Unlike brands that make a wide range of products and use avocado oil as a marketing angle, Chosen Foods built their entire business on avocado oil supply chain quality. Their pure avocado oil is one of the better options for both high-heat cooking and finishing.
Why avocado oil and why this brand
Avocado oil is approximately 10% omega-6 linoleic acid, significantly lower than canola oil (21%), soybean oil (54%), or sunflower oil (65%). Its primary fat is oleic acid (a monounsaturated fat), which is heat-stable and does not oxidize readily at cooking temperatures.
The challenge with avocado oil is quality control. A 2020 study published in the journal Food Control tested commercial avocado oils and found that a majority were either adulterated with other oils or rancid. Chosen Foods has been more transparent about their sourcing than most competitors, which is why they appear on this list.
Best Chosen Foods products
Our Pick
Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil
Their flagship product. Refined avocado oil with a high smoke point (~500°F) and neutral flavor, works for high-heat searing, frying, and baking without imparting avocado flavor. One of the most widely available pure avocado oils. Good for everyday cooking where you want avocado oil's heat stability without olive oil's flavor.
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Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Spray
Convenient spray format with avocado oil as the only ingredient (no propellants or chemical additives). Useful for coating pans, grilling, or applying a thin layer of oil without over-pouring. Most cooking sprays use canola or soybean oil, this one doesn't.
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Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Mayo
Mayo made with avocado oil instead of soybean oil. Similar profile to Primal Kitchen's version, both are good options. Chosen Foods' mayo has a slightly cleaner flavor in some comparisons. Available classic and chipotle variants.