Normandin Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Normandin Canada cooks with: canola for the fryers. Normandin's own allergen table declares NO allergens at all for plain Frites (régulier and familial), which rules out soybean oil and a shared breaded-item fryer; soy only appears once gravy, spaghetti sauce or breaded chicken is added. Canola is the Quebec/Canada default. Butter and cream carry the dairy fat in breakfasts, pastas and desserts.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
Safest Orders at Normandin 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: Pizza pepperoni moyenne (1/6) + Pepsi fontaine (grand), 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Jus d'orange (grand) | 0.0g |
| Café régulier | 0.0g |
| Lait (petit) | 0.0g |
| 3 crêpes (avec fruits et sirop) | 2.0g |
| Pizza fromage moyenne (1/6) | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Normandin Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Végé burger (avec frites) | 21.0g |
| Burger de poulet croustillant (avec frites) | 20.0g |
| Sandwich smoked meat classique (avec frites) | 20.0g |
| Fish'n chips 2 morceaux (avec frites) | 18.0g |
| Poulet frit (3) (avec frites et salade de chou) | 18.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Normandin Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Normandin Canada cooks with: canola for the fryers. Normandin's own allergen table declares NO allergens at all for plain Frites (régulier and familial), which rules out soybean oil and a shared breaded-item fryer; soy only appears once gravy, spaghetti sauce or breaded chicken is added. Canola is the Quebec/Canada default. Butter and cream carry the dairy fat in breakfasts, pastas and desserts.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Normandin Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola for the fryers. Normandin's own allergen table declares NO allergens at all for plain Frites (régulier and familial), which rules out soybean oil and a shared breaded-item fryer; soy only appears once gravy, spaghetti sauce or breaded chicken is added. Canola is the Quebec/Canada default. Butter and cream carry the dairy fat in breakfasts, pastas and desserts.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Normandin Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Normandin Canada cooks with canola for the fryers. Normandin's own allergen table declares NO allergens at all for plain Frites (régulier and familial), which rules out soybean oil and a shared breaded-item fryer; soy only appears once gravy, spaghetti sauce or breaded chicken is added. Canola is the Quebec/Canada default. Butter and cream carry the dairy fat in breakfasts, pastas and desserts., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Normandin Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Normandin Canada cooks with canola for the fryers. Normandin's own allergen table declares NO allergens at all for plain Frites (régulier and familial), which rules out soybean oil and a shared breaded-item fryer; soy only appears once gravy, spaghetti sauce or breaded chicken is added. Canola is the Quebec/Canada default. Butter and cream carry the dairy fat in breakfasts, pastas and desserts., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Normandin Canada?
Jus d'orange (grand) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Normandin Canada, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Normandin Canada?
Végé burger (avec frites) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Normandin Canada, at an estimated 21.0g 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 Normandin 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.