“At La Tourangelle, our avocado oil is the real deal. We work hard every day to source authentic avocado oil, follow internationally recognized standards, and deliver the quality consumers expect. Because quality isn't a claim. It's our standard.”
— Matthieu Kohlmeyer, CEO & Founder, La Tourangelle
La Tourangelle Avocado Oil is Codex-Compliant
Like olive oil, avocado oil now has an internationally recognized Codex standard that defines the key characteristics of authentic avocado oil.
We work hard to make sure every batch of our avocado oil meets those standards, and we continually evaluate our processes in this evolving industry.
When we don't produce the oil ourselves, we work closely with our suppliers to ensure the avocado oil we purchase is Codex-compliant. That's simply our purchasing standard.
We opt for quality over convenience or cost
In today's market, suppliers often offer two options:
- Codex-compliant avocado oil
- Non-compliant avocado oil
The difference in price can be significant. Regardless of price, we choose the real thing every time.
Often, this means paying more for authentic avocado oil because quality isn't something we're willing to compromise on. Ever.
We test every batch
Sourcing is only the beginning. We rigorously test every batch of avocado oil as an in-house Quality Assurance protocol. Whether the oil is produced in our own facility or sourced from trusted partners, it must meet our standards before it reaches the consumer.
We invest in making it ourselves
We believe the best way to understand quality is to be close to it. That's why we invested in avocado oil production in Peru.
Today, we manufacture avocado oil in our own facility, while continuing to source from trusted suppliers in other growing regions throughout the year and changing harvest seasons. No matter where it's produced, our standards hold true.
Our Commitment
Our commitment is simple:
- We only buy Codex-compliant avocado oil
- We pay the price required for authentic quality
- We rigorously test every batch
- We work every day to deliver the real stuff
La Tourangelle Avocado Oil
Making Avocado Oil in Lima, Peru
After more than twenty years of producing high-quality culinary oils in Woodland, CA, La Tourangelle has extended its operations to Lima, Peru! Our goal? Make the best avocado oil available. Solely dedicated to avocado oil pressing using centrifuge technology, our mill also gives us control over sourcing, including the ability to support sustainable & virtuous farmers.
Avocado Oil: Recent News
Study Finds 89% of Processed Foods Labeled "Made With Avocado Oil" Contained Other Oils
University of California, Davis | July 15, 2026
UC Davis researchers found that 48 of 54 processed foods marketed as containing avocado oil—including chips, mayonnaise, and salad dressings—contained oils inconsistent with pure avocado oil. The findings highlight ongoing concerns about ingredient authenticity and supply chain transparency in the rapidly growing avocado oil market. The research was published in Applied Food Research.
Read the study summary: UC Davis News