What oil does Rita's Italian Ice fry in?
Rita's Italian Ice has no deep fryer.
In detail: no deep fryer anywhere in the concept; the entire menu is frozen treats (Italian ice, frozen custard, gelati, shakes, concretes) plus baked waffle cones. Fat comes from dairy in the custard base and toppings like whipped cream, hot fudge, and peanut butter sauce, not from any cooking oil.
Ordering at Rita's Italian Ice? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderRita's Italian Ice at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | No deep fryer |
| Seed oils | No fryer |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (1.4 g average per item, 59 items) |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Rita's Italian Ice
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 |
|---|---|
| Italian Ice - Large | 0.0g |
| Italian Ice - Small | 0.0g |
| Italian Ice - Quart | 0.0g |
| Sugar-Free Italian Ice - Small | 0.0g |
| Ice Blender | 0.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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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 Rita's Italian Ice 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 Rita's Italian Ice fry in?
Rita's Italian Ice has no deep fryer. In detail: no deep fryer anywhere in the concept; the entire menu is frozen treats (Italian ice, frozen custard, gelati, shakes, concretes) plus baked waffle cones. Fat comes from dairy in the custard base and toppings like whipped cream, hot fudge, and peanut butter sauce, not from any cooking oil.
Does Rita's Italian Ice use seed oils?
Rita's Italian Ice has no deep fryer.
Does Rita's Italian Ice use beef tallow?
No. Rita's Italian Ice has no deep fryer.
Does Rita's Italian Ice use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Rita's Italian Ice 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 Rita's Italian Ice?
Acai Bowl (1.0 g of polyunsaturated fat).
Which Rita's Italian Ice item has the most seed oil?
OREO Cookies n' Cream Milkshake - Large, at about 3.5 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.