Sicilia Avocado
Sicilian Avocado Oil
From a careful selection of the best avocados grown on the slopes of Mount Etna comes a new, all-Italian excellence: Avo Sicilian avocado oil.
100% Italian supply chain
According to existing literature, this oil, rich in monounsaturated fats and omega-3s, and a source of vitamins E and D, provides beneficial effects for the body due to its natural contents and substances.
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Our Certifications
We believe in transparency and respect for nature, workers, and customers. For over twenty years, we have been committed to ensuring a supply chain with high-quality, sustainable, and certified agricultural production.
Here are the certifications we have obtained and renew every year with rigorous controls:
Organic Certification (BIO)
Organic certification guarantees that our fruits are cultivated according to strict organic farming standards, with full respect for the environment, consumer health, and soil well-being.
Being BIO certified means:
* No use of synthetic chemical pesticides, herbicides, or artificial fertilizers.
* Crop rotation and natural fertilization techniques to preserve soil fertility.
* Rigorous annual controls by independent accredited bodies.
At Sicilia Avocado, we have been organically certified since the early 2000s, when discussing organic tropical crops in Sicily was still pioneering. From the outset, we chose to cultivate tropical fruit according to natural principles, following clean and sustainable agriculture, respecting the cycles of nature and our territory on the slopes of Mount Etna.
Obtaining BIO certification is not a simple process: it requires a conversion of the land for at least two years (for those starting from conventional agriculture), the exclusive use of products permitted in organic farming, and meticulous control throughout the supply chain, from planting to sale.
For us, it's not just a label, but a daily commitment.
Cultivating organically is a choice of responsibility towards those who consume our products and towards our wonderful land that hosts us.
GlobalG.A.P. Certification
GlobalG.A.P. (Good Agricultural Practices) certification is an international standard that certifies good agricultural practices, with particular attention to food safety, traceability, and environmental sustainability.
Being GlobalG.A.P. certified means:
Ensuring product safety and quality throughout the entire production chain.
Ensuring responsible management of water and soil resources.
Complying with strict protocols on hygiene, the use of approved plant protection products, and complete documentation of every production phase.
This certification is required by many distribution chains at European and international levels because it represents a concrete guarantee for the final consumer. For Sicilia Avocado, GlobalG.A.P. means offering not only a good and healthy fruit but also a transparent, controlled, and traceable process, from plant to customer.
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GRASP Certification
GRASP (GlobalG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice) is an additional module of the GlobalG.A.P. certification that evaluates social practices and respect for workers' rights within the farm.
Being GRASP certified means:
Guaranteeing fair, safe, and dignified working conditions for every person involved in the production process.
Demonstrating compliance with regulations on occupational health and safety, remuneration, working hours, and trade union rights.
Having clear procedures for managing employment relationships and a system of transparency and internal verification.
We chose to adhere to GRASP to give full visibility to our ethical, social, and human commitment. Behind every Sicilian avocado, every Sicilian mango, every bottle of avocado oil, every fruit, there is the honest work of people who share with us a passion for agriculture, respect for the land, and for those who work it.
Where to buy avocados produced in Sicily?
You can purchase organic certified Sicilian avocados directly from us, the producers, and have them delivered to your home during their harvest season: from mid-October until April/May.
You can click on the "buy" option in our menu, which will redirect you to our e-shop Sicilia Avocado, where in addition to our Sicilian avocados, we also offer other seasonal tropical and subtropical fruits "made in Sicily" such as: Sicilian mangoes grown on the slopes of Mount Etna, Sicilian passion fruit, lychees, and Sicilian papaya.
Which credit cards do you accept?
You can pay with the following electronic payment methods: Visa, Visa Electron, Postepay, Mastercard, Maestro.
Is there a minimum order? Are there shipping costs?
To purchase our tropical fruits from our store, registration is not required. Personal data will be requested after you have filled your cart, or you can choose to log in before purchasing by clicking on the "Account" button in the menu bar and following the registration procedures. Registration will allow you to receive our special offers and communications.
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
Can I change my shipping details? How do I know my order has been confirmed?
You can change the shipping address or details by Friday before the shipment. Once the order is completed, you will receive an email confirmation at your registered email address. If you do not receive the email, please check your Junk or Spam folder. For further information, you can write to [email protected]
I cannot register/complete the purchase. What can I do?
If you experience difficulties navigating or completing a purchase, we recommend updating your browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla, Internet Explorer, Safari, etc.) to the latest available version and, if possible, doing so from a PC rather than a mobile device (phone or tablet). If you continue to experience problems, you can contact us by sending an email to [email protected]
How does the discount code for purchases work?
If you have a discount code to use on our shop, you can enter it in the cart after choosing the products to purchase, inputting the code in the "coupon code" box, and then clicking the "apply coupon" button.
How can I pay?
For your purchases, you can use: Credit or prepaid card, Bank Transfer, or Satispay
What should I do if something is missing from my package or the products are not as described?
If the package appears mishandled or damaged upon delivery, or if there are missing products, products different from those ordered, or products in an advanced state of ripeness, please contact us promptly by sending photos of the products to [email protected] within 48 hours of delivery.
As fruit is a "perishable good," it cannot be returned. Claims are accepted only if the fruit does not conform to the product description (weight found to be below that indicated on the website or advanced stage of ripeness).
If the package appears damaged upon delivery, please SIGN WITH RESERVATION for the courier.
How does payment by Bank Transfer work?
Payment by bank transfer must be made within 3 days from the order date. After this period, in the absence of a bank transfer, your order will be cancelled.
Below are the details for the Bank Transfer:
Beneficiary: DI.COMM SRL
IBAN: IT95V0200884170000106685850
BIC/SWIFT: UNCRITM1K58
Bank: UNICREDIT – CATANIA
Reason for transfer: indicate the date and order number, which you can find in the confirmation email.
Please note that your order will only be processed upon receipt of the amount in our bank account (generally 1 to 3 business days after making the transfer), we recommend sending a copy of the receipt to our email address [email protected]
Is using a Credit Card safe?
Yes, to guarantee maximum protection, data processing and transactions will be carried out on a secure server.
Where is avocado oil produced in Italy?
AVO, the Italian avocado oil, is born in Sicily thanks to Sicilia Avocado, a leading brand for over twenty years in the cultivation of Italian tropical fruits, which conceived and created the first Italian avocado oil.
Do the prices I see include VAT and shipping costs?
All prices for our fruit include VAT.
Shipping in Italy – including islands – is included in the price. There may be an additional charge of €4 for some postcodes. The couriers we use are DHL and GLS.
Can I ship my purchases abroad?
Unfortunately, at the moment it is not yet possible to ship outside of Italy.
When will I receive my order?
The shipping day is specified at the time of purchase.
Once your order is completed, our fruit is generally prepared for shipment and entrusted to the courier. From the moment you receive the courier's email with the tracking number, the courier takes 48/72 hours for delivery in Italy. During the Christmas and Easter periods, delivery times can extend up to 5-7 working days for delivery in Italy. When the Express Courier has taken charge of your package, you will receive an email at the address provided during the purchase, with the tracking link for the shipment.
When will my order be shipped?
The shipping date is specified at the time of purchase. We ship orders received by Friday every Monday; orders placed from Saturday onwards will be shipped the following Monday.
I would like to place an order as a company. Is it possible to receive an invoice for the purchased product?
Certainly, to make a purchase as a company, simply enter the company name and VAT number when requested during the order process. After entering the shipping details, you will find the "do you wish for an invoice" option; you need to check the "yes" box.
I haven't found the answer to my questions on this page. What should I do?
You can send us an email at: [email protected]
Where is avocado produced in Italy?
Most of the successfully cultivated avocado plantations are located on the Ionian coast of Sicily and date back to the 1950s/60s.
How much does 1 kg of avocado cost?
1 Kg of certified organic Sicilian Avocado has a retail price range that varies depending on the quantity ordered.
Where can avocados be found?
Sicilian avocado, cultivated with certified organic methods, can be ordered according to the harvest seasonality, which runs from November to May, and the different varieties cultivated, on the website www.siciliaavocado.it and via social media (Facebook and Instagram) by searching for Sicilia Avocado.
Where is avocado grown in Sicily?
Most of the avocado plantations date back to 1950/60 and are located on the Ionian side, on the slopes of Etna, predominantly in Giarre in the province of Catania.
What kind of soil is needed for avocado?
Soil type is not the only prerequisite for growing avocados; from soil structure to microclimate, altitude, and water, many essential characteristics are needed for an avocado or mango plant to grow and, above all, to produce consistently and abundantly over the years. Trust the Sicilia Avocado team; we put our over twenty years of tropical experience at your service so that your moral and economic efforts are not wasted.
How to plant avocado in Italy?
Contact us at [email protected] or request information via the request form here. We support you with our agronomic technicians from the design, development, and management of plantations to commercialization under a single exclusive leading brand in the sector: Sicilia Avocado.
Where can Sicilian mangoes be found?
Sicilian mango, cultivated on the slopes of Mount Etna, can be found, depending on the harvest season which runs from August to December, on our shop with the brand Etna Mango.
Where is mango cultivated in Italy?
Most of the plantations cultivated in Italy are developed in Sicily, predominantly on the Ionian side on the slopes of Etna, in a territory particularly suited for tropical and subtropical crops.
Where is mango grown in Sicily?
The first Sicilian mango plantations date back to 1960 on the Ionian coast of the island. In the last decade, thanks to favorable pedoclimatic characteristics, excellent yields, and outstanding post-harvest quality, the areas dedicated to Sicilian mangoes on the slopes of Etna have increased. These are commercialized by Dal Tropico under the brand Etna Mango, with various cultivated varieties including: Maya, Glenn, Kensington Pride, Irwin, Osteen, Kent, Nam Doc Mai, and Keitt.
What is avocado oil used for in food?
AVO, the Italian avocado oil, is used both in cosmetics, for its exceptional skin-friendly and sebum-like, nourishing and regenerating properties, making it suitable for dry, devitalized, rough, dehydrated, or eczematous skin; and in the food industry as a condiment for its extraordinary versatility.
What does avocado oil taste like?
AVO, the Italian avocado oil, has a delicate and fresh taste, sweet on the entry with a deep avocado aftertaste.
How is avocado oil made?
AVO, the Italian avocado oil, is cold-pressed from the best fruits cultivated on the slopes of Mount Etna. The process requires specific parameters and timings, developed over years, to achieve maximum yield and excellent organoleptic quality.
Benefits of avocado oil?
AVO, the avocado oil from Sicily, is rich in monounsaturated fats, omega 3, and a source of vitamin E and D. According to existing literature, due to its natural compounds, it has beneficial effects on the body.
How is avocado oil made?
AVO, the Italian avocado oil, is cold-pressed from the best fruits cultivated on the slopes of Mount Etna. The process requires specific parameters and timings, developed over years, to achieve maximum yield and excellent organoleptic quality.
How is avocado oil used in cooking?
Due to its extraordinary versatility, AVO, the avocado oil from Sicily, is suitable for dressing white meats, fish, salads, and for desserts.
By whom is avocado oil produced in Italy?
AVO, the 100% Italian avocado oil, is born in Sicily thanks to an intuition by Sicilia Avocado, a leading brand for over twenty years in the cultivation of Sicilian avocados and Italian tropical fruits, which conceived and created the first Italian avocado oil.
Where can avocado oil be found?
AVO, the Italian avocado oil, can be found on www.siciliaavocado.it, a leading brand for over twenty years in the cultivation of Sicilian avocados and Italian tropical fruits.
What are the nutritional values of avocado oil?
Saturated fats: 18 gr
Monounsaturated fats: 65.4 gr, of which oleic 50.5 gr
Polyunsaturated fats: 11.4 gr
(of which Omega 3 0.66 gr, Omega 6 10.7 gr, Omega 9 50.7 gr)
Polyunsaturated/saturated ratio: 0.63
High presence of beta-sitosterol
(84.1%) for a total of sterols 4062 mg/kg
High presence of tocopherols: 175 mg/kg
(alpha, beta and gamma: 158 mg/kg, 3 mg/kg, 14 mg/kg respectively)
Total polyphenols: 41 mg/kg
Very low presence of peroxides: 4 meq O2/kg
100% Sicilian
Avocado Oil
A pure oil with multiple properties and a delicate, fresh flavor, making it versatile and particularly stable even at high temperatures.
As an oil rich in polyphenols and micronutrients, its use is recommended in both nutritional and cosmetic fields.
100% Italian supply chain
The first Italian avocado oil, produced only from the best fruits grown on the slopes of Mount Etna in a generous volcanic territory.
Born of passion
Created and produced by the company that has been a leader in tropical fruit cultivation in Italy for over 20 years.
We hand-select every fruit and believe in teamwork, respecting values such as transparency and ethics.
Healthy and precious
Italian avocado oil is particularly rich in polyphenols, tocopherols, and monounsaturated fats, and also contains magnesium, potassium, vitamin D, and calcium.
Furthermore, it is obtained through cold pressing, which preserves its extremely high quality.
An oil with all the health numbers
The results of the analyses conducted on extracts from different batches of our Sicilian avocado oil confirm its nutraceutical value:
Saturated fats: 18 gr
Monounsaturated fats: 65.4 gr, of which oleic 50.5 gr
Polyunsaturated fats: 11.4 gr
(of which Omega 3 0.66 gr, Omega 6 10.7 gr, Omega 9 50.7 gr)
Polyunsaturated/saturated ratio: 0.63
High presence of beta-sitosterol:
(84.1%) for a total of 4062 mg/kg sterols
High presence of tocopherols: 175 mg/kg
(alpha, beta, and gamma: 158 mg/kg, 3 mg/kg, 14 mg/kg respectively)
Total polyphenols: 41 mg/kg
Very low presence of peroxides: 4 meq O2/kg