What oil does Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) fry in?
Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) most likely cooks with vegetable oil blend, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: 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.
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Build my orderHarbinger (Des Moines, IA) at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Vegetable oil blend (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (8.6 g average per item, 33 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order 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 |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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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 Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) 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 Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) fry in?
Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) most likely cooks with vegetable oil blend, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: 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.
Does Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) use seed oils?
Yes. Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) most likely cooks with vegetable oil blend. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is D, about 8.6 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) use beef tallow?
No. Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) most likely cooks with vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) most likely cooks with vegetable oil blend. The chain has not confirmed it. 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 Harbinger (Des Moines, IA)?
Torched Salmon Crudo (5.1 g of polyunsaturated fat).
Which Harbinger (Des Moines, IA) item has the most seed oil?
Salt and Pepper Chicken Drummies, at about 31.6 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.