Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) cooks with: vegetable oil blend (estimated). Across the 33 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Harbinger (Des Moines, IA)
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pork Belly Steam Bun (1 Bun) | 4.2g |
| Fried Chicken Steam Bun (1 Bun) | 4.2g |
| Lemongrass Shrimp Skewers | 4.7g |
| Torched Salmon Crudo | 5.1g |
| Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder | 5.1g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Harbinger (Des Moines, IA)
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Salt and Pepper Chicken Drummies | 31.6g |
| Winter Squash Curry Puff | 24.6g |
| Sakura Farms Pork Collar | 14.7g |
| Sweet Potato Choux | 13.8g |
| Roti | 13.1g |
Every Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) item, ranked
All 33 items we have for Harbinger (Des Moines, IA), safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Second Season | 0.0g |
| Basic Bird | 0.0g |
| Naked & Flameless | 0.0g |
| Misty Morning | 0.5g |
| Apple Cider Shokupan | 4.0g |
| Dark Chocolate Budino | 4.1g |
| Pork Belly Steam Bun (1 Bun) | 4.2g |
| Fried Chicken Steam Bun (1 Bun) | 4.2g |
| Lemongrass Shrimp Skewers | 4.7g |
| Torched Salmon Crudo | 5.1g |
| Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder | 5.1g |
| Duck Fat Potatoes | 5.3g |
| Masa Pie Tee | 5.6g |
| Crystal Tortellini | 6.2g |
| Matsutake Pine Mushroom Chawanmushi | 6.3g |
| Yuzu Thai Basil Shortcake | 7.5g |
| Dungeness Crab Tartlets | 8.2g |
| Crispy Veal Sweetbreads | 8.9g |
| Green Tomatoes Kushikatsu | 9.3g |
| Khao Soi (Noodle of the Week) | 9.3g |
| Chicken Wing Gyoza | 9.3g |
| Fingerling Potatoes | 9.8g |
| Prosciutto Wrapped Monkfish | 9.9g |
| Farm Carrots | 10.2g |
| Rutabaga Banh Xeo | 10.4g |
| Delicata Squash | 12.0g |
| Pork Belly Steam Bun (3 Buns) | 12.5g |
| Fried Chicken Steam Bun (3 Buns) | 12.6g |
| Roti | 13.1g |
| Sweet Potato Choux | 13.8g |
| Sakura Farms Pork Collar | 14.7g |
| Winter Squash Curry Puff | 24.6g |
| Salt and Pepper Chicken Drummies | 31.6g |
Frequently asked
Does Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) cooks with: vegetable oil blend (estimated). Across the 33 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) cook with?
Our research indicates: Duck fat for the Duck Fat Potatoes (named on the menu); other oils assumed, not disclosed. Harbinger at 2724 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA is an independent small plates restaurant (chef Joe Tripp) that publishes no nutrition. Its menu, read 2026-10-27, names duck fat for its fried potatoes and its ranch; it does not name the oil in its other fried dishes (curry puff, kushikatsu green tomatoes, fried chicken, drummies, crispy sweetbreads, fried Brussels sprouts) or its cooking oil, so those are scored as an unnamed vegetable oil, our assumption. The menu is seasonal and changes often. Portions are not printed, so each serving line says what we assumed. Every value for this restaurant is an estimate. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) cooks with vegetable oil blend (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) cooks with vegetable oil blend (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Harbinger (Des Moines, IA)?
Torched Salmon Crudo is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Harbinger (Des Moines, IA), at an estimated 5.1g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Harbinger (Des Moines, IA)?
Salt and Pepper Chicken Drummies is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Harbinger (Des Moines, IA), at an estimated 31.6g 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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