What oil does Mister Softee fry in?
Mister Softee cooks with Soft serve is dairy-based (milk/cream, no vegetable oil); waffle cone uses soybean oil shortening; chocolate hard dip uses coconut oil; novelty bars (Toasted Almond, Strawberry Shortcake) are Good Humor products containing soybean oil, palm oil, and coconut oil.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Mister Softee
| Vanilla/Chocolate Twist Cup (small) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Vanilla/Chocolate Twist Cup (medium) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Cake Cone (soft serve) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Chocolate Hard Dip Cone | 0.0g PUFA |
| Crunch Bar (chocolate-dipped) | 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 Mister Softee report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.