How to Make Cold-Pressed Avocado Oil at Home (Page 2 ) | August 13, 2024
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Preparing the Avocados
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- Wash and Dry: Begin by thoroughly washing the avocados to remove any external impurities. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
- Halve and Pit: Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. You can save the pits for other uses, like growing an avocado plant.
- Scoop and Mash: Scoop out the flesh with a spoon and mash it using a fork or potato masher until it’s smooth.
Extracting the Oil Cold pressing is a method of oil extraction that involves no heat, which helps retain the nutritional value of the avocado oil.
- Wrap the Mashed Avocado: Spread the mashed avocado onto a clean, thin cheesecloth or nut milk bag.
- Press the Avocado: Gather the edges of the cheesecloth and squeeze it over a bowl. You’ll need to apply quite a bit of pressure. The liquid that comes out will be a mixture of avocado oil and water.
- Separate the Oil: Let the mixture sit for about 24 hours in a cool place. The oil will naturally separate from the water and rise to the top due to its lighter density.
- Skim the Oil: Carefully skim off the oil from the top and store it in a clean, airtight container.
