What oil does Pretzelmaker fry in?
Pretzelmaker cooks with soybean oil.
In detail: Soybean oil brush, not butter: the chain's own ingredient statement (PM-Allergen_Ingred_Nutri_6.15.26.pdf, linked from pretzelmaker.com/nutritionals) lists 'Pretzel Butter' as soybean oil and hydrogenated soybean oil with salt, sunflower lecithin, artificial butter flavour and beta carotene, no dairy, and the allergen grid marks the plain bites Soy and Wheat only. The dough pre-mix also carries soybean oil. Cheese dips are dairy; the pretzel dogs are beef. Earlier record claiming a butter brush was wrong. Corrected 2026-09-04 from the chain's documents.
Ordering at Pretzelmaker? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderPretzelmaker at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (6.2 g average per item, 47 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Pretzelmaker
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 |
|---|---|
| Original Salted Pretzel | 1.0g |
| Original Unsalted Pretzel | 1.0g |
| Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel | 1.0g |
| Garlic Pretzel | 1.0g |
| Parmesan Pretzel | 1.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Pretzelmaker order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
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 Pretzelmaker 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 Pretzelmaker fry in?
Pretzelmaker cooks with soybean oil. In detail: Soybean oil brush, not butter: the chain's own ingredient statement (PM-Allergen_Ingred_Nutri_6.15.26.pdf, linked from pretzelmaker.com/nutritionals) lists 'Pretzel Butter' as soybean oil and hydrogenated soybean oil with salt, sunflower lecithin, artificial butter flavour and beta carotene, no dairy, and the allergen grid marks the plain bites Soy and Wheat only. The dough pre-mix also carries soybean oil. Cheese dips are dairy; the pretzel dogs are beef. Earlier record claiming a butter brush was wrong. Corrected 2026-09-04 from the chain's documents.
Does Pretzelmaker use seed oils?
Yes. Pretzelmaker cooks with soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is C, about 6.2 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Pretzelmaker use beef tallow?
No. Pretzelmaker cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Pretzelmaker use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Pretzelmaker cooks with soybean oil. 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 Pretzelmaker?
Original Salted Pretzel (1.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Original Unsalted Pretzel (1.0 g) and Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel (1.0 g).
Which Pretzelmaker item has the most seed oil?
Mini Dog Pretzel Bites (16 pc), at about 22.8 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.