Basil Box Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Basil Box Canada cooks with: canola oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 27 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Basil Box Canada
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: Mixed Greens Base + Grilled Beef + Nuoc Cham, 5.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pho Bowl | 3.0g |
| Grilled Beef | 4.0g |
| Shrimp | 4.0g |
| Pork Belly | 4.0g |
| Lemongrass Chicken | 5.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Basil Box Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Crispy Chicken | 9.0g |
| Spring Rolls | 8.0g |
| Crispy Wontons | 8.0g |
| Pad Thai | 7.0g |
| Thai Basil Chicken Bowl | 6.0g |
Every Basil Box Canada item, ranked
All 27 items we have for Basil Box Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Mixed Greens Base | 0.0g |
| Thai Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Vietnamese Iced Coffee | 0.0g |
| Jasmine Rice Base | 1.0g |
| Rice Noodle Base | 1.0g |
| Bean Sprouts | 1.0g |
| Shredded Carrot | 1.0g |
| Nuoc Cham | 1.0g |
| Tamarind Sauce | 2.0g |
| Vietnamese Summer Roll | 2.0g |
| Mango Sticky Rice | 2.0g |
| Bok Choy | 3.0g |
| Edamame | 3.0g |
| Green Curry Sauce | 3.0g |
| Pho Bowl | 3.0g |
| Grilled Beef | 4.0g |
| Shrimp | 4.0g |
| Pork Belly | 4.0g |
| Peanut Sauce | 4.0g |
| Sriracha Mayo | 4.0g |
| Lemongrass Chicken | 5.0g |
| Tofu | 5.0g |
| Thai Basil Chicken Bowl | 6.0g |
| Pad Thai | 7.0g |
| Spring Rolls | 8.0g |
| Crispy Wontons | 8.0g |
| Crispy Chicken | 9.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Basil Box Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Basil Box Canada cooks with: canola oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 27 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Basil Box Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: build-your-own Thai/Vietnamese-inspired bowls; wok-tossed proteins and Street Kitchen fried items (spring rolls, crispy chicken) are cooked in a canola/vegetable oil blend typical of Canadian fast-casual Asian kitchens; sauces (peanut, tamarind) add further PUFA (no official statement published). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Basil Box Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Basil Box Canada cooks with canola oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Basil Box Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Basil Box Canada cooks with canola oil and vegetable oil blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Basil Box Canada?
Pho Bowl is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Basil Box Canada, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Basil Box Canada?
Crispy Chicken is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Basil Box Canada, at an estimated 9.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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