COBS Bread Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, COBS Bread Canada cooks with: no deep fryers; real butter in croissants/scones, canola (and/or soya) oil in bun and scone doughs, palm/palm-kernel/canola margarine plus canola and sunflower oil in cinnamon bun icing; seed breads carry PUFA from sunflower/flax/sesame/poppy seeds, not from added oil. Across the 36 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at COBS Bread 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: Sourdough Loaf (2 slices), 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sourdough Loaf (2 slices) | 1.0g |
| White Loaf (2 slices) | 1.0g |
| Whole Wheat Loaf (2 slices) | 1.0g |
| LowFOD Loaf (2 slices) | 1.0g |
| Raisin Loaf (2 slices) | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at COBS Bread Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cape Seed Loaf (2 slices) | 9.0g |
| Sunflower Flax Sourdough Loaf (2 slices) | 4.0g |
| Cinnamon Bun | 4.0g |
| Country Grain Loaf (2 slices) | 3.0g |
| High Fibre Loaf (2 slices) | 3.0g |
Frequently asked
Does COBS Bread Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, COBS Bread Canada cooks with: no deep fryers; real butter in croissants/scones, canola (and/or soya) oil in bun and scone doughs, palm/palm-kernel/canola margarine plus canola and sunflower oil in cinnamon bun icing; seed breads carry PUFA from sunflower/flax/sesame/poppy seeds, not from added oil. Across the 36 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does COBS Bread Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: no deep fryers; real butter in croissants/scones, canola (and/or soya) oil in bun and scone doughs, palm/palm-kernel/canola margarine plus canola and sunflower oil in cinnamon bun icing; seed breads carry PUFA from sunflower/flax/sesame/poppy seeds, not from added oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does COBS Bread Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates COBS Bread Canada cooks with no deep fryers; real butter in croissants/scones, canola (and/or soya) oil in bun and scone doughs, palm/palm-kernel/canola margarine plus canola and sunflower oil in cinnamon bun icing; seed breads carry PUFA from sunflower/flax/sesame/poppy seeds, not from added oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is COBS Bread Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates COBS Bread Canada cooks with no deep fryers; real butter in croissants/scones, canola (and/or soya) oil in bun and scone doughs, palm/palm-kernel/canola margarine plus canola and sunflower oil in cinnamon bun icing; seed breads carry PUFA from sunflower/flax/sesame/poppy seeds, not from added oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at COBS Bread Canada?
Sourdough Loaf (2 slices) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at COBS Bread Canada, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at COBS Bread Canada?
Cape Seed Loaf (2 slices) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at COBS Bread 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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See where COBS Bread 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.