What oil does Mendocino Farms fry in?
Mendocino Farms cooks with Soybean-based mayo/aioli for most spreads; olive oil vinaigrettes on some salads; canola oil in some house dressings.
BMedium Risk — 5.9g avg PUFA/item across 74 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at Mendocino Farms
| Fountain Soda | 0.0g PUFA |
| Seasonal Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Passionfruit Black Iced Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g PUFA |
| Arnold Farmer (Lemonade & Iced Tea) | 0.0g PUFA |
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 Mendocino Farms report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.