What oil does LaMar's Donuts fry in?
LaMar's Donuts cooks with soy/palm blend shortening (no public disclosure of exact ratio; soy allergen warning on official site confirms soy use; industry standard for franchise donut chains is soy/palm cube shortening).
The 5 cleanest things to order at LaMar's Donuts
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 |
|---|---|
| Cafe au Lait | 1.0g |
| Caramel Apple Cider | 1.0g |
| Iced Caramel Apple Cider | 1.0g |
| Glazed Long John | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Iced Long John | 4.0g |
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 LaMar's Donuts report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does LaMar's Donuts use beef tallow?
No. LaMar's Donuts cooks with soy/palm blend shortening (no public disclosure of exact ratio; soy allergen warning on official site confirms soy use; industry standard for franchise donut chains is soy/palm cube shortening), not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.