What oil does Pret A Manger fry in?
Pret A Manger cooks with soybean (mayo).
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 |
|---|---|
| Tomato Soup | 1.0g |
| Cottage Cheese & Fruit Pot | 1.0g |
| Dried Mango | 1.0g |
| Flat White | 1.0g |
| Macaroni Cheese | 2.0g |
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 Pret A Manger report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Pret A Manger use beef tallow?
No. Pret A Manger cooks with soybean (mayo), not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.