Ben & Florentine Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Ben & Florentine Canada cooks with: canola/soybean vegetable oil — the retail pack of the chain's own famous seasoned home fries lists 'vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola oil)', and the in-restaurant fryer (seasoned fries, crispy chicken, poutine) follows the Canadian foodservice default of canola; Hollandaise, ranch, chipotle and pesto mayo sauces are egg/soy emulsions built on canola or soybean oil, so almost every plate carries fryer oil plus a sauce. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
Safest Orders at Ben & Florentine 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: Healthy Delight with Cheddar + Stack of 5 Pancakes with Fruits, 6.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Stack of 5 Pancakes with Fruits | 2.0g |
| Old-Fashioned Oatmeal with Strawberries and Bananas | 2.0g |
| Healthy Delight with Cheddar | 4.0g |
| Healthy Wrap | 7.0g |
| Crispy French Toast with Caramelized Apples | 8.0g |
What to Avoid at Ben & Florentine Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Cheeseburger with Seasoned Fries | 23.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Eggs Benedict | 22.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Burger | 22.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Ranch Wrap | 22.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Quinoa Bowl | 21.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Ben & Florentine Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Ben & Florentine Canada cooks with: canola/soybean vegetable oil — the retail pack of the chain's own famous seasoned home fries lists 'vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola oil)', and the in-restaurant fryer (seasoned fries, crispy chicken, poutine) follows the Canadian foodservice default of canola; Hollandaise, ranch, chipotle and pesto mayo sauces are egg/soy emulsions built on canola or soybean oil, so almost every plate carries fryer oil plus a sauce. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Ben & Florentine Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola/soybean vegetable oil — the retail pack of the chain's own famous seasoned home fries lists 'vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola oil)', and the in-restaurant fryer (seasoned fries, crispy chicken, poutine) follows the Canadian foodservice default of canola; Hollandaise, ranch, chipotle and pesto mayo sauces are egg/soy emulsions built on canola or soybean oil, so almost every plate carries fryer oil plus a sauce. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Ben & Florentine Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Ben & Florentine Canada cooks with canola/soybean vegetable oil — the retail pack of the chain's own famous seasoned home fries lists 'vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola oil)', and the in-restaurant fryer (seasoned fries, crispy chicken, poutine) follows the Canadian foodservice default of canola; Hollandaise, ranch, chipotle and pesto mayo sauces are egg/soy emulsions built on canola or soybean oil, so almost every plate carries fryer oil plus a sauce, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Ben & Florentine Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Ben & Florentine Canada cooks with canola/soybean vegetable oil — the retail pack of the chain's own famous seasoned home fries lists 'vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola oil)', and the in-restaurant fryer (seasoned fries, crispy chicken, poutine) follows the Canadian foodservice default of canola; Hollandaise, ranch, chipotle and pesto mayo sauces are egg/soy emulsions built on canola or soybean oil, so almost every plate carries fryer oil plus a sauce, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Ben & Florentine Canada?
Stack of 5 Pancakes with Fruits is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ben & Florentine Canada, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Ben & Florentine Canada?
Deluxe Cheeseburger with Seasoned Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ben & Florentine Canada, at an estimated 23.0g 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 Ben & Florentine 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.