Salt & Straw Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Salt & Straw cooks with: no deep fryer in store, this is a scoop shop; the fat in the food is dairy cream and butter from the ice cream base and mix-ins, with waffle cones made from a butter-and-egg batter cooked on a waffle iron rather than fried. One limited seasonal flavor ("Cinnamon & Honey Fried Chicken," 2022 Summer Picnic series) used croissant bits deep-fried in chicken fat as a mix-in, but that's animal fat folded into a pint, not a fryer used for regular menu food.. Across the 58 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Salt & Straw
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: Flight of Four Mini Scoops + Monthly Seasonal Flavor + Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Honey Lavender (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Double Fold Vanilla (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Arbequina Olive Oil (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Salt & Straw
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Arbequina Olive Oil | 5.0g |
| Coffee and Love Nuts (Pecans) | 5.0g |
| Chocolate with Hazelnut Praline | 5.0g |
| Almond Brittle with Salted Ganache | 5.0g |
| Maple Bourbon Pecan | 5.0g |
Every Salt & Straw item, ranked
All 58 items we have for Salt & Straw, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Honey Lavender (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Double Fold Vanilla (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Arbequina Olive Oil (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Strawberry and Coconut Water Sherbet (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Monthly Seasonal Flavor (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Dairy-Free Seasonal Flavor (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Salted Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Cinnamon Snickerdoodle (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Double Fold Vanilla | 2.0g |
| Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons | 2.0g |
| Honey Lavender | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper | 2.0g |
| Pear and Blue Cheese | 2.0g |
| Roasted Strawberry and Toasted White Chocolate | 2.0g |
| Oregon Strawberry and Cream | 2.0g |
| Pinot Noir Poached Pear and Blue Cheese | 2.0g |
| Salted Butterscotch | 2.0g |
| Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons (Two Scoops) | 2.0g |
| Dairy-Free Seasonal Flavor (Two Scoops) | 2.0g |
| Ice Cream Milkshake | 2.0g |
| Honey Lavender (Two Scoops) | 2.0g |
| Arbequina Olive Oil (Two Scoops) | 2.0g |
| Monthly Seasonal Flavor (Two Scoops) | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper (Two Scoops) | 2.0g |
| Death By Chocolate Chocolate Cake (One Scoop) | 2.0g |
| House Made Waffle Cone (upgrade) | 2.0g |
| Flight of Four (4 mini scoops) | 2.0g |
| Double Fold Vanilla (Two Scoops) | 2.0g |
| Dairy-Free Milkshake | 2.0g |
| Salted Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (Two Scoops) | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Gooey Brownie (One Scoop) | 2.0g |
| Strawberry and Coconut Water Sherbet (Two Scoops) | 2.0g |
| Peanut Butter Brittle Caramel Fudge (One Scoop) | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Caramel Corn with Candied Peanuts (One Scoop) | 2.0g |
| Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip (Two Scoops) | 2.0g |
| Cinnamon Snickerdoodle (Two Scoops) | 2.0g |
| Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip | 3.0g |
| Coconut Ash with Toasted Coconut | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Gooey Brownie (Two Scoops) | 3.0g |
| Death By Chocolate Chocolate Cake (Two Scoops) | 3.0g |
| Classic Sundae | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Caramel Corn with Candied Peanuts (Two Scoops) | 3.0g |
| Peanut Butter Brittle Caramel Fudge (Two Scoops) | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Gooey Brownie | 4.0g |
| Cinnamon Snickerdoodle | 4.0g |
| Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough | 4.0g |
| Dark Chocolate with Olive Oil and Fleur de Sel | 4.0g |
| Ice Cream Pint | 4.0g |
| Arbequina Olive Oil | 5.0g |
| Coffee and Love Nuts (Pecans) | 5.0g |
| Chocolate with Hazelnut Praline | 5.0g |
| Almond Brittle with Salted Ganache | 5.0g |
| Maple Bourbon Pecan | 5.0g |
| Ice Cream Cake | 5.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Salt & Straw use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Salt & Straw cooks with: no deep fryer in store, this is a scoop shop; the fat in the food is dairy cream and butter from the ice cream base and mix-ins, with waffle cones made from a butter-and-egg batter cooked on a waffle iron rather than fried. One limited seasonal flavor ("Cinnamon & Honey Fried Chicken," 2022 Summer Picnic series) used croissant bits deep-fried in chicken fat as a mix-in, but that's animal fat folded into a pint, not a fryer used for regular menu food.. Across the 58 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Salt & Straw cook with?
Our research indicates: no deep fryer in store, this is a scoop shop; the fat in the food is dairy cream and butter from the ice cream base and mix-ins, with waffle cones made from a butter-and-egg batter cooked on a waffle iron rather than fried. One limited seasonal flavor ("Cinnamon & Honey Fried Chicken," 2022 Summer Picnic series) used croissant bits deep-fried in chicken fat as a mix-in, but that's animal fat folded into a pint, not a fryer used for regular menu food.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Salt & Straw use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Salt & Straw cooks with no deep fryer in store, this is a scoop shop; the fat in the food is dairy cream and butter from the ice cream base and mix-ins, with waffle cones made from a butter-and-egg batter cooked on a waffle iron rather than fried. One limited seasonal flavor ("Cinnamon & Honey Fried Chicken," 2022 Summer Picnic series) used croissant bits deep-fried in chicken fat as a mix-in, but that's animal fat folded into a pint, not a fryer used for regular menu food., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Salt & Straw seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Salt & Straw cooks with no deep fryer in store, this is a scoop shop; the fat in the food is dairy cream and butter from the ice cream base and mix-ins, with waffle cones made from a butter-and-egg batter cooked on a waffle iron rather than fried. One limited seasonal flavor ("Cinnamon & Honey Fried Chicken," 2022 Summer Picnic series) used croissant bits deep-fried in chicken fat as a mix-in, but that's animal fat folded into a pint, not a fryer used for regular menu food., which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Salt & Straw?
Honey Lavender (One Scoop) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Salt & Straw, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Salt & Straw?
Arbequina Olive Oil is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Salt & Straw, at an estimated 5.0g 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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