What oil does Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store fry in?
Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store cooks with No frying oil used; ice cream and dairy items are made with 18% butterfat (butter fat PUFA fraction ~0.04); hot food items (grilled cheese, hot dog) not prominently offered at most locations and likely prepared with butter on a flat-top griddle given the dairy-forward brand identity; no cooking oil publicly disclosed.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store
| Americano | 0.0g PUFA |
| Single Scoop Ice Cream (plain flavor) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Root Beer Float | 1.0g PUFA |
| Kids Scoop Cup (plain) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Soft Serve Kids | 1.0g 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 Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.