What oil does Blimpie fry in?
Blimpie cooks with The oil and vinegar poured on the cold subs is a canola oil blend (the chain's own ingredient statement, v.092925). Soybean oil stays in the mayo, the ranch, the creamy dressings and the breads; olive oil on the meatball parm; canola in the brownie; palm-based margarine in the cookies..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Blimpie
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 |
|---|---|
| Fresh Garden Salad | 0.0g |
| Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ | 0.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 0.7g |
| Pretzels, ROLD GOLD Classic Thin Style | 0.9g |
| Ham & Swiss Sub (Regular 6") | 2.2g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Blimpie report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Blimpie use beef tallow?
No. Blimpie cooks with The oil and vinegar poured on the cold subs is a canola oil blend (the chain's own ingredient statement, v.092925). Soybean oil stays in the mayo, the ranch, the creamy dressings and the breads; olive oil on the meatball parm; canola in the brownie; palm-based margarine in the cookies., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.