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Research reveals avocado oil — lauded for its health benefits — often isn't as pure as it claims

Sales of avocado oil and products made with it are booming as consumers willingly pay a premium, drawn by the oil’s health halo. New research finds many products actually contain other, cheaper oils.

NPR’s Maria Godoy reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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