What oil does Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams fry in?
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams has no deep fryer.
In detail: no deep fryer; this is a scoop shop. Ice cream base is dairy/cream, and their buttercrisp waffle cones are a butter-based batter cooked on a hot iron, not fried. Any PUFA exposure comes from baked mix-in components (shortbread, cookie dough, brittle, crisps) that Jeni's own ingredients page lists as containing sunflower, canola, soybean, peanut, coconut, or palm oil depending on the piece.
Ordering at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderJeni's Splendid Ice Creams at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | No deep fryer |
| Seed oils | No fryer, but in some items |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | Yes |
| Seed oil grade | A (2.8 g average per item, 81 items) |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
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 |
|---|---|
| Brambleberry Crisp - Single Scoop | 1.0g |
| Salty Caramel - Single Scoop | 1.0g |
| Brown Butter Almond Brittle - Single Scoop | 1.0g |
| Darkest Chocolate - Single Scoop | 1.0g |
| Honey Vanilla Bean - Single Scoop | 1.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams 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 Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams 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 Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams fry in?
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams has no deep fryer. In detail: no deep fryer; this is a scoop shop. Ice cream base is dairy/cream, and their buttercrisp waffle cones are a butter-based batter cooked on a hot iron, not fried. Any PUFA exposure comes from baked mix-in components (shortbread, cookie dough, brittle, crisps) that Jeni's own ingredients page lists as containing sunflower, canola, soybean, peanut, coconut, or palm oil depending on the piece.
Does Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams use seed oils?
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams has no deep fryer. Seed oils still show up in other items, so check the grams for each one.
Does Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams use beef tallow?
No. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams has no deep fryer.
Does Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams use peanut oil?
Yes. Our notes: no deep fryer; this is a scoop shop. Ice cream base is dairy/cream, and their buttercrisp waffle cones are a butter-based batter cooked on a hot iron, not fried. Any PUFA exposure comes from baked mix-in components (shortbread, cookie dough, brittle, crisps) that Jeni's own ingredients page lists as containing sunflower, canola, soybean, peanut, coconut, or palm oil depending on the piece. 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 Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams?
Waffle Bowl Upgrade (1.0 g of polyunsaturated fat).
Which Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams item has the most seed oil?
Peanut Butter with Honey Almonds, at about 7.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.