What oil does Pret A Manger fry in?
Pret A Manger has no deep fryer.
In detail: Canola oil, not soybean: Pret US's own Nutrition & Allergen Guide (Ver. 1, 09.02.2026) prints every US mayonnaise as canola oil with cage-free egg yolks (expeller-pressed canola in the egg salad), and canola in the Caesar dressing, Simple Vinaigrette, chipotle sauce, miso sesame dressing and turmeric falafel. Tortillas use palm oil/shortening; crispy onions sunflower and/or safflower; hummus sunflower; marinara an EVOO + sunflower blend; own-brand chips say only 'vegetable oil'. Soybean oil appears only as a minor dough ingredient in the multigrain bread and buns and in the pickled jalapenos. No fryer.
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Build my orderPret A Manger at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | No deep fryer |
| Seed oils | No fryer, but in some items |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (2.3 g average per item, 269 items) |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Pret A Manger
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 |
|---|---|
| Mango & Lime Pot | 0.2g |
| Egg White Greek Frittata | 0.3g |
| Coconut Guava Chia Pot | 0.4g |
| Tomato & Feta Soup | 0.8g |
| Turmeric Chicken & Farro Soup | 0.8g |
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 Pret A Manger 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 Pret A Manger fry in?
Pret A Manger has no deep fryer. In detail: Canola oil, not soybean: Pret US's own Nutrition & Allergen Guide (Ver. 1, 09.02.2026) prints every US mayonnaise as canola oil with cage-free egg yolks (expeller-pressed canola in the egg salad), and canola in the Caesar dressing, Simple Vinaigrette, chipotle sauce, miso sesame dressing and turmeric falafel. Tortillas use palm oil/shortening; crispy onions sunflower and/or safflower; hummus sunflower; marinara an EVOO + sunflower blend; own-brand chips say only 'vegetable oil'. Soybean oil appears only as a minor dough ingredient in the multigrain bread and buns and in the pickled jalapenos. No fryer.
Does Pret A Manger use seed oils?
Pret A Manger has no deep fryer. Seed oils still show up in other items, so check the grams for each one.
Does Pret A Manger use beef tallow?
No. Pret A Manger has no deep fryer.
Does Pret A Manger use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Pret A Manger has no deep fryer. 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 Pret A Manger?
Egg White Greek Frittata (0.3 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Dragon Fruit Mango Coconut Chia Bowl (1.3 g) and Pret's Pulled Pork Burrito (1.9 g).
Which Pret A Manger item has the most seed oil?
Pesto Marinated White Bean & Avocado Salad, at about 35.2 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.