What oil does Mendocino Farms fry in?
Mendocino Farms cooks with soybean oil.
In detail: Soybean-based mayo/aioli for most spreads; olive oil vinaigrettes on some salads; canola oil in some house dressings.
Ordering at Mendocino Farms? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderMendocino Farms at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (10.4 g average per item, 107 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Mendocino Farms
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 |
|---|---|
| Greek Lemon Chicken & Farro Soup (Cup) | 0.9g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Cup) | 1.4g |
| Greek Lemon Chicken & Farro Soup (Bowl) | 1.8g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Bowl) | 2.7g |
| Artisan Greens & Roasted Beet Salad | 5.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my 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 Mendocino Farms 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 Mendocino Farms fry in?
Mendocino Farms cooks with soybean oil. In detail: Soybean-based mayo/aioli for most spreads; olive oil vinaigrettes on some salads; canola oil in some house dressings.
Does Mendocino Farms use seed oils?
Yes. Mendocino Farms cooks with soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 10.4 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Mendocino Farms use beef tallow?
No. Mendocino Farms cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Mendocino Farms use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Mendocino Farms cooks with soybean oil. 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 Mendocino Farms?
Greek Lemon Chicken & Farro Soup (Bowl) (1.8 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Tomato Basil Soup (Bowl) (2.7 g) and Artisan Greens & Roasted Beet Salad (5.0 g).
Which Mendocino Farms item has the most seed oil?
Spicy Curried Couscous (Large), at about 43.2 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.