Vegetable oils
PAM Non-GMO Avocado Oil Expeller Pressed
5 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 77
PAM Non-GMO Avocado Oil Expeller Pressed scores 77 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Alcohol (ethanol): IARC classifies alcoholic beverages as Group 1; the small amounts used as a solvent in flavorings are not comparable with drinking. Regulatory
- minus 2.5 points Sunflower lecithin: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Non-GMO Avocado Oil Expeller Pressed
Ingredients
- Alcohol (ethanol) minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
100 − 23 = 77
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: about 1/5 second spray (0.37g) (0.4 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Avocado Oil, Organic Grain Alcohol (Added For Clarity), Sunflower Lecithin (Prevents Sticking). Also contains propellant to dispense spray.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from PAM
Sources
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int
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About Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
“There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy.”
cdc.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org