What oil does Lou Malnati's fry in?
Here is what we know about the oil at Lou Malnati's.
In detail: The 'buttery' deep dish crust is made with an oil the chain does not name: its own allergen page says the deep dish dough contains no dairy or egg. Wisconsin whole-milk mozzarella, sausage/pork fat; fryer oil for the appetizers not disclosed.
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Build my orderLou Malnati's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Not confirmed |
| Seed oils | Not that we can find |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | F (28.3 g average per item, 106 items) |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Lou Malnati's
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 |
|---|---|
| Cheese Ravioli with Marinara | 0.2g |
| House Salad | 1.6g |
| Minestrone Soup | 2.0g |
| Soup Di Giorno | 2.0g |
| Mini Burger with Cheese | 3.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhat oil do other chains like Lou Malnati's use?
- What oil does Domino's use? Soybean and canola oil
- What oil does Pizza Hut use? Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend
- What oil does Little Caesars use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Papa John's use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Marco's Pizza use? Corn and olive oil
- What oil does MOD Pizza use? Olive oil
- What oil does Jet's Pizza use? Corn oil
- What oil does Mellow Mushroom use? Soybean oil
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 Lou Malnati's 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 Lou Malnati's fry in?
Here is what we know about the oil at Lou Malnati's. In detail: The 'buttery' deep dish crust is made with an oil the chain does not name: its own allergen page says the deep dish dough contains no dairy or egg. Wisconsin whole-milk mozzarella, sausage/pork fat; fryer oil for the appetizers not disclosed.
Does Lou Malnati's use seed oils?
Not that we can find. Our notes: The 'buttery' deep dish crust is made with an oil the chain does not name: its own allergen page says the deep dish dough contains no dairy or egg. Wisconsin whole-milk mozzarella, sausage/pork fat; fryer oil for the appetizers not disclosed.
Does Lou Malnati's use beef tallow?
No. Our notes: The 'buttery' deep dish crust is made with an oil the chain does not name: its own allergen page says the deep dish dough contains no dairy or egg. Wisconsin whole-milk mozzarella, sausage/pork fat; fryer oil for the appetizers not disclosed.
Does Lou Malnati's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. 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 Lou Malnati's?
House Salad (1.6 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Mini Burger with Cheese (3.0 g) and Pasta with Marinara (3.5 g).
Which Lou Malnati's item has the most seed oil?
Bone-in Garlic Parm Wings - Medium, at about 208.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.