What oil does Handel's Homemade Ice Cream fry in?
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream has no deep fryer.
In detail: No cooking/frying oil — fat source is exclusively milk fat (butterfat ~14-16%) from heavy cream and whole milk base; nut mix-ins (pecans, walnuts, almonds, peanut butter) contribute additional PUFA from their own native fats.
Ordering at Handel's Homemade Ice Cream? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderHandel's Homemade Ice Cream at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | No deep fryer |
| Seed oils | No fryer |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (1.8 g average per item, 197 items) |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
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 |
|---|---|
| Mango Sorbet | 0.0g |
| Italian Ice - Lemon | 0.0g |
| Italian Ice - Watermelon | 0.0g |
| Italian Ice - Sour Green Apple | 0.0g |
| Vegan - Coconut Milk | 0.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Handel's Homemade Ice Cream order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhy 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 Handel's Homemade Ice Cream report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Handel's Homemade Ice Cream fry in?
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream has no deep fryer. In detail: No cooking/frying oil — fat source is exclusively milk fat (butterfat ~14-16%) from heavy cream and whole milk base; nut mix-ins (pecans, walnuts, almonds, peanut butter) contribute additional PUFA from their own native fats.
Does Handel's Homemade Ice Cream use seed oils?
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream has no deep fryer.
Does Handel's Homemade Ice Cream use beef tallow?
No. Handel's Homemade Ice Cream has no deep fryer.
Does Handel's Homemade Ice Cream use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Handel's Homemade Ice Cream has no deep fryer. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Handel's Homemade Ice Cream?
Mango Sorbet (0.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Italian Ice - Lemon (0.0 g) and Italian Ice - Watermelon (0.0 g).
Which Handel's Homemade Ice Cream item has the most seed oil?
Black Walnut, at about 5.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.