Boustan Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Boustan Canada cooks with: canola oil. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Boustan 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: Chicken Shawarma Pita + Rice + Eska Water, 6.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tabouleh Salad | 2.0g |
| Fattouche Salad | 3.0g |
| Bacon, Cheese & Egg | 5.0g |
| Chicken Shawarma Pita | 6.0g |
| Beef Shawarma Pita | 6.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Boustan Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garlic Supreme Poutine | 22.0g |
| Vegan Kabab Stan Bowl | 16.0g |
| Falafel Bowl | 16.0g |
| Poutine (Large) | 16.0g |
| Chicken Shawarma Stan Bowl | 15.0g |
Every Boustan Canada item, ranked
All 40 items we have for Boustan Canada, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Rice | 0.0g |
| Pepsi | 0.0g |
| Diet Pepsi | 0.0g |
| Dole Juice | 0.0g |
| Eska Water | 0.0g |
| Brisk Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Tabouleh Salad | 2.0g |
| Fattouche Salad | 3.0g |
| Falafel (3 pcs) | 4.0g |
| Boustan Signature Sauce | 4.0g |
| Baklava (1 pc) | 4.0g |
| Bacon, Cheese & Egg | 5.0g |
| Chicken Shawarma Pita | 6.0g |
| Beef Shawarma Pita | 6.0g |
| Mixed Shawarma Pita | 6.0g |
| Falafel Pita | 6.0g |
| Kafta Kabab Pita | 6.0g |
| Oven-Baked Chicken Shawarma Pita | 6.0g |
| Fattouche Bowl | 6.0g |
| Garlic Potatoes (Small) | 6.0g |
| SAJ Chicken Shawarma | 7.0g |
| Vegan Spicy Aioli | 7.0g |
| Vegan Kabab Pita | 8.0g |
| Byblos Bowl | 8.0g |
| Shawarman Kids Bowl | 8.0g |
| Vegetarian Pita | 9.0g |
| Ultimate Creation Pita | 9.0g |
| Chicken Shawarma Junior Bowl | 10.0g |
| French Fries | 10.0g |
| Hummus (10 oz) | 10.0g |
| Poutine (Medium) | 12.0g |
| Garlic Potatoes (Large) | 13.0g |
| Garlic Sauce (Side Portion) | 13.0g |
| Chicken Shawarma Stan Bowl | 15.0g |
| Beef Shawarma Stan Bowl | 15.0g |
| Mixed Shawarma Stan Bowl | 15.0g |
| Vegan Kabab Stan Bowl | 16.0g |
| Falafel Bowl | 16.0g |
| Poutine (Large) | 16.0g |
| Garlic Supreme Poutine | 22.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Boustan Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Boustan Canada cooks with: canola oil. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Boustan Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola in the fryers - falafel, the signature garlic potatoes, french fries, pita chips and crispy onions all come out of the same oil, and canola is the Canadian foodservice default. Boustan's own published per-item nutrition backs that up: the Chicken Shawarma Pita carries 21.5 g total fat against only 3 g saturated (14%) and the Falafel Pita 20.5 g fat against 2.8 g saturated (also 14%), a liquid-seed-oil signature that rules out palm, beef tallow or a coconut blend - a palm or tallow fryer would put saturated fat at 40-50% of total. The larger PUFA load here is not actually the fryer, it is the famous garlic sauce (toum), a whipped canola-oil emulsion that is roughly 70-80% oil by weight and goes into nearly every pita, bowl and potato order; the vegan garlic sauce and vegan spicy aioli are the same thing. Hummus and tahini contribute sesame oil at about 42% PUFA. Kafta, shawarma meat, feta and cheese curds are the only low-PUFA fats on the menu. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Boustan Canada use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: Canola in the fryers - falafel, the signature garlic potatoes, french fries, pita chips and crispy onions all come out of the same oil, and canola is the Canadian foodservice default. Boustan's own published per-item nutrition backs that up: the Chicken Shawarma Pita carries 21.5 g total fat against only 3 g saturated (14%) and the Falafel Pita 20.5 g fat against 2.8 g saturated (also 14%), a liquid-seed-oil signature that rules out palm, beef tallow or a coconut blend - a palm or tallow fryer would put saturated fat at 40-50% of total. The larger PUFA load here is not actually the fryer, it is the famous garlic sauce (toum), a whipped canola-oil emulsion that is roughly 70-80% oil by weight and goes into nearly every pita, bowl and potato order; the vegan garlic sauce and vegan spicy aioli are the same thing. Hummus and tahini contribute sesame oil at about 42% PUFA. Kafta, shawarma meat, feta and cheese curds are the only low-PUFA fats on the menu. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Boustan Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Boustan Canada cooks with canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Boustan Canada?
Tabouleh Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Boustan Canada, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Boustan Canada?
Garlic Supreme Poutine is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Boustan Canada, at an estimated 22.0g 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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