Baskin-Robbins Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Baskin-Robbins Canada cooks with: no deep fryer — ice cream fat is dairy (cream/milk, ~3-4% PUFA); PUFA comes from add-ins: peanut butter ribbons (cottonseed and/or peanut oil), nuts roasted in safflower/canola oil, soybean oil in graham/cookie ribbons, and canola oil in the Polar Pizza cookie and brownie bases. Coatings and mousse bases use coconut/palm kernel oil (low PUFA). Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Baskin-Robbins 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: Rainbow Sherbet (Single Scoop) + Cake Cone + Mango Smoothie (Medium), 0.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Rainbow Sherbet (Single Scoop) | 0.0g |
| Wild 'n Reckless Sherbet (Single Scoop) | 0.0g |
| Vanilla (Single Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Chocolate (Single Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Chip (Single Scoop) | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Baskin-Robbins Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Peanut Butter 'n Chocolate Milkshake (Medium) | 11.0g |
| Nutty Coconut (Single Scoop) | 4.0g |
| Peanut Butter 'n Chocolate (Single Scoop) | 4.0g |
| Brownie Sundae | 4.0g |
| Peanut Butter 'n Chocolate & REESE'S Polar Pizza (Slice) | 4.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Baskin-Robbins Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Baskin-Robbins Canada cooks with: no deep fryer — ice cream fat is dairy (cream/milk, ~3-4% PUFA); PUFA comes from add-ins: peanut butter ribbons (cottonseed and/or peanut oil), nuts roasted in safflower/canola oil, soybean oil in graham/cookie ribbons, and canola oil in the Polar Pizza cookie and brownie bases. Coatings and mousse bases use coconut/palm kernel oil (low PUFA). Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Baskin-Robbins Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: no deep fryer — ice cream fat is dairy (cream/milk, ~3-4% PUFA); PUFA comes from add-ins: peanut butter ribbons (cottonseed and/or peanut oil), nuts roasted in safflower/canola oil, soybean oil in graham/cookie ribbons, and canola oil in the Polar Pizza cookie and brownie bases. Coatings and mousse bases use coconut/palm kernel oil (low PUFA). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Baskin-Robbins Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Baskin-Robbins Canada cooks with no deep fryer — ice cream fat is dairy (cream/milk, ~3-4% PUFA); PUFA comes from add-ins: peanut butter ribbons (cottonseed and/or peanut oil), nuts roasted in safflower/canola oil, soybean oil in graham/cookie ribbons, and canola oil in the Polar Pizza cookie and brownie bases. Coatings and mousse bases use coconut/palm kernel oil (low PUFA), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Baskin-Robbins Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Baskin-Robbins Canada cooks with no deep fryer — ice cream fat is dairy (cream/milk, ~3-4% PUFA); PUFA comes from add-ins: peanut butter ribbons (cottonseed and/or peanut oil), nuts roasted in safflower/canola oil, soybean oil in graham/cookie ribbons, and canola oil in the Polar Pizza cookie and brownie bases. Coatings and mousse bases use coconut/palm kernel oil (low PUFA), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Baskin-Robbins Canada?
Rainbow Sherbet (Single Scoop) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Baskin-Robbins Canada, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Baskin-Robbins Canada?
Peanut Butter 'n Chocolate Milkshake (Medium) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Baskin-Robbins Canada, at an estimated 11.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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See where Baskin-Robbins Canada lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.