The oil obtained from Persea Gratissima is rich in Omega 9, 6, palmitic acid, vitamin D, E and complex B. Monounsaturated fatty acids help with digestion, protect the heart by reducing LDL cholesterol and lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, and also help control blood sugar levels. Originally from Mexico and also known by the Spanish colonists “pear of the Indies”. Its crops are currently found mostly in South Africa.