Avocado Oil Infused with Zesty Lime

[SamuelWilson]

I am investigating this product to see how they obtain the lime flavor. I learned that Frontier obtained its liquid cinnamon flavor via steam distillation, therefore I have discontinued that product because it is definitely not raw or living. I now use real sun-dried cinnamon bark and if I want cinnamon powder, I grind it myself.

I will let you know what I find out about this Avocado Oil Infused with Zesty Lime. These so called "infused flavored oils" can be misleading to us as raw foodist. They may be in a raw cold pressed oil, but the flavoring itself may or may not be raw. I may be splitting hairs here, but I just like to be informed. I also like to share with everyone my findings.

[SamuelWilson]

Ok, I heard back from the company and they said...

"The lime oil extraction does not use a steam process. It is a cold pressing type of method but it may exceed 118 degrees F. I will check on the temperatures reached during the process and get back to you."

So this story is to be continued...

[SamuelWilson]

Here is the response I received from Elysian Isle regarding the lime oil ingredient.

> Hi Sam,
>
> Sorry it took so long to get back to you but I was waiting for an answer
> from our technical guy. The answer on the lime extraction is that it does
> not exceed 118 degrees at any time during the process. I hope this helps!
>
> Best regards,
>
> Elysian Isle Customer Service

[Sharon in Colorado]

If you use a zester on the outer green lime skin you'll get the most intense flavor.

Where's the picture? LOL

[SamuelWilson]

I ordered one of the zesters.
http://www.microplane.com/images/40001_useage.jpg

[Punky]

thanks for the research; I'm ordering this oil to try out.

[SamuelWilson]

I recently received my Avocado Oil Infused with Zesty Lime and it taste great. I use it as a garnish in my creamy carrot and ginger soup with lime.