What Are Blended Oils (And Should You Be Using Them?)

What Is a Blended Oil?

A blended oil is exactly what it sounds like:
A mix of two or more different oils.

Most commonly:

• Avocado oil + sunflower oil
• Olive oil + canola oil
• “Vegetable oil blends” (a mix of cheaper seed oils)
• Avocado oil + Olive oil 

The goal? Usually one of these:

• Lower cost 
• Adjust flavor ( This is crazy because we love the taste of Olive and Avocado Oil but almost all of the flavors in the oils in America are stabilized. 
• Improve shelf stability 

Why Do Brands Use Blended Oils?

Here’s the honest answer:

1. Cost

High-quality oils like avocado oil are expensive to produce.
Blending them with cheaper oils helps bring the price down and people don´t understand. They sometimes just buy the cheaper oil. 

2. Supply Stability

Avocado harvests can fluctuate. Blending helps brands maintain consistency. On September we are always suffering looking for Avocado Oil. Is a bad season for everyone using Avocado Oil. 

3. Performance

Some blends are designed to balance:

• Flavor (milder taste)
• Smoke point
• Texture

⚠️ What You Should Watch Out For

Not all blends are bad, but not all are transparent either.

Here’s what to check:

🔍 1. The Ingredient Order

Ingredients are listed by weight.

If it says:

“Avocado Oil Blend”

…but the first ingredient is sunflower oil, you’re mostly buying seed oil.

🔍 2. Lack of Percentages

Many brands don’t tell you how much of each oil is inside.

That means:
👉 You don’t really know what you’re paying for.

🔍 3. Marketing vs Reality

Words like:

• “Made with avocado oil”
• “Infused”
• “Blend”

Can sound premium, but often mean:
👉 Only a small amount is actually avocado oil.

🥑 Are Blended Oils Ever a Good Choice?

Yes, depending on your goal.

They can make sense if:

• You want a lower price point
• You prefer a neutral flavor
• You’re cooking casually and not focused on oil type

But if your goal is:
👉 Quality, simplicity, and knowing exactly what you’re using

Then a single-origin oil is usually the better choice.

🔥 The Bottom Line

Blended oils aren’t inherently bad.

But they’re often:
👉 About cost optimization, not quality.

The key is transparency.

Know what’s inside your bottle and why.

🥑 Where HASSY Stands

At HASSY, we believe in keeping things simple.

No blends. No confusion.
Just high-quality avocado oil designed for real cooking, high heat, everyday use, and full transparency.

Because what you cook with should be as straightforward as possible.

💬 Final Thought

Next time you see “blend” on a label, ask yourself:

👉 What am I actually buying?