Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The avocado oil controversy has a lot of people asking an important question: Is the avocado oil in my kitchen actually pure?
Recent headlines surrounding a UC Davis study have brought renewed attention to fake avocado oil, adulterated avocado oil, and avocado oil purity. While these findings may be making headlines now, concerns about the quality and authenticity of avocado oil have been around for years.
David Stelzer takes a closer look at the avocado oil controversy and shares how Azure Standard has approached the issue of food quality, testing, and supplier relationships for years.
As demand for avocado oil has grown, so has the challenge of sourcing enough truly pure, high-quality avocado oil. David explains what Azure discovered through its own testing, why organic certification can provide an important layer of accountability, and why knowing where your food comes from matters just as much as what’s on the label.
What David has to say:
Azure Was Already Looking Into This:
In 2021, Azure’s internal COA testing identified adulteration in a conventional avocado oil source. When we discovered that the oil didn’t meet our standards for purity, we discontinued the source rather than compromise on quality.
Why Organic Avocado Oil Matters:
Organic certification provides important safeguards throughout the supply chain. David explains the mass-balance analysis required of organic producers and how it helps ensure that the amount of product being sold can be reasonably accounted for by what could be produced from certified acreage.
What Makes Avocado Oil Pure?
The avocado oil purity conversation goes beyond simply reading the words “avocado oil” on a label. Where the oil comes from, how it’s processed, who supplies it, and how those relationships are managed all matter.
Long-Term Supplier Relationships:
Azure’s organic avocado oil comes through a trusted, long-standing relationship with a supplier in Mexico. This isn’t a relationship we established because of the latest avocado oil scandal or controversy—it’s a partnership built over decades. It’s also the same pure avocado oil David uses in his own home.
Why Azure Chose Sunflower Oil for Our Snacks:
With high-quality, pure avocado oil in limited supply, we weren’t willing to take chances with an unvetted source just to put avocado oil on a label. Instead, we chose a carefully vetted, high-quality organic sunflower oil for our chips.
Source Matters More Than the Hype
The conversation around fake avocado oil and avocado oil adulteration is a good reminder that knowing your food source matters.
We believe food quality starts long before a product reaches your kitchen. It starts with healthy soil, responsible producers, trusted relationships, careful sourcing, and a willingness to ask questions.
We don't believe you should have to choose between trusting the label and trusting the people behind it.
That's why we work to build long-term relationships with suppliers we know and trust. And why we're willing to walk away when something doesn't meet our standards.
When it comes to the food you bring home to your family, purity matters. And so does knowing where it came from.
Thank you for trusting Azure Standard to help bring good, honest food to your family's table.
If you found David's talk helpful, like and subscribe for more insights on food quality, organic farming, responsible sourcing, and healthy, abundant living!
The avocado oil controversy has a lot of people asking an important question: Is the avocado oil in my kitchen actually pure?
Recent headlines surrounding a UC Davis study have brought renewed attention to fake avocado oil, adulterated avocado oil, and avocado oil purity. While these findings may be making headlines now, concerns about the quality and authenticity of avocado oil have been around for years.
David Stelzer takes a closer look at the avocado oil controversy and shares how Azure Standard has approached the issue of food quality, testing, and supplier relationships for years.
As demand for avocado oil has grown, so has the challenge of sourcing enough truly pure, high-quality avocado oil. David explains what Azure discovered through its own testing, why organic certification can provide an important layer of accountability, and why knowing where your food comes from matters just as much as what’s on the label.
What David has to say:
Azure Was Already Looking Into This:
In 2021, Azure’s internal COA testing identified adulteration in a conventional avocado oil source. When we discovered that the oil didn’t meet our standards for purity, we discontinued the source rather than compromise on quality.
Why Organic Avocado Oil Matters:
Organic certification provides important safeguards throughout the supply chain. David explains the mass-balance analysis required of organic producers and how it helps ensure that the amount of product being sold can be reasonably accounted for by what could be produced from certified acreage.
What Makes Avocado Oil Pure?
The avocado oil purity conversation goes beyond simply reading the words “avocado oil” on a label. Where the oil comes from, how it’s processed, who supplies it, and how those relationships are managed all matter.
Long-Term Supplier Relationships:
Azure’s organic avocado oil comes through a trusted, long-standing relationship with a supplier in Mexico. This isn’t a relationship we established because of the latest avocado oil scandal or controversy—it’s a partnership built over decades. It’s also the same pure avocado oil David uses in his own home.
Why Azure Chose Sunflower Oil for Our Snacks:
With high-quality, pure avocado oil in limited supply, we weren’t willing to take chances with an unvetted source just to put avocado oil on a label. Instead, we chose a carefully vetted, high-quality organic sunflower oil for our chips.
Source Matters More Than the Hype
The conversation around fake avocado oil and avocado oil adulteration is a good reminder that knowing your food source matters.
We believe food quality starts long before a product reaches your kitchen. It starts with healthy soil, responsible producers, trusted relationships, careful sourcing, and a willingness to ask questions.
We don't believe you should have to choose between trusting the label and trusting the people behind it.
That's why we work to build long-term relationships with suppliers we know and trust. And why we're willing to walk away when something doesn't meet our standards.
When it comes to the food you bring home to your family, purity matters. And so does knowing where it came from.
Thank you for trusting Azure Standard to help bring good, honest food to your family's table.
If you found David's talk helpful, like and subscribe for more insights on food quality, organic farming, responsible sourcing, and healthy, abundant living!
