What oil does Sheridan's Frozen Custard fry in?
Sheridan's Frozen Custard cooks with No frying oil — custard base is dairy fat (cream, milk, egg yolks); waffle cones likely use soybean/cottonseed shortening (standard industry formulation); peanut butter mix-ins contribute peanut-oil PUFA; Oreo/cookie mix-ins contribute soybean-oil PUFA.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Sheridan's Frozen Custard
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 |
|---|---|
| Single Scoop Custard (vanilla/chocolate) | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Custard Cup 2 Scoops | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Custard Cup 2 Scoops | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Custard Cup 3 Scoops | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Custard Cup 3 Scoops | 1.0g |
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 Sheridan's Frozen Custard report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Sheridan's Frozen Custard use beef tallow?
No. Sheridan's Frozen Custard cooks with No frying oil — custard base is dairy fat (cream, milk, egg yolks); waffle cones likely use soybean/cottonseed shortening (standard industry formulation); peanut butter mix-ins contribute peanut-oil PUFA; Oreo/cookie mix-ins contribute soybean-oil PUFA, not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.