What oil does Salt & Straw fry in?
Salt & Straw has no deep fryer.
In detail: no deep fryer in store, this is a scoop shop; the fat in the food is dairy cream and butter from the ice cream base and mix-ins, with waffle cones made from a butter-and-egg batter cooked on a waffle iron rather than fried. One limited seasonal flavor ("Cinnamon & Honey Fried Chicken," 2022 Summer Picnic series) used croissant bits deep-fried in chicken fat as a mix-in, but that's animal fat folded into a pint, not a fryer used for regular menu food.
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Build my orderSalt & Straw at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | No deep fryer |
| Seed oils | No fryer |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (2.4 g average per item, 58 items) |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Salt & Straw
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 |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Honey Lavender (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Double Fold Vanilla (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
| Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip (One Scoop) | 1.0g |
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 Salt & Straw 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 Salt & Straw fry in?
Salt & Straw has no deep fryer. In detail: no deep fryer in store, this is a scoop shop; the fat in the food is dairy cream and butter from the ice cream base and mix-ins, with waffle cones made from a butter-and-egg batter cooked on a waffle iron rather than fried. One limited seasonal flavor ("Cinnamon & Honey Fried Chicken," 2022 Summer Picnic series) used croissant bits deep-fried in chicken fat as a mix-in, but that's animal fat folded into a pint, not a fryer used for regular menu food.
Does Salt & Straw use seed oils?
Salt & Straw has no deep fryer.
Does Salt & Straw use beef tallow?
No. Salt & Straw has no deep fryer.
Does Salt & Straw use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Salt & Straw 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 Salt & Straw?
Fountain Drink (0.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons (One Scoop) (1.0 g) and Honey Lavender (One Scoop) (1.0 g).
Which Salt & Straw item has the most seed oil?
Arbequina Olive Oil, at about 5.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.