What oil does The Human Bean fry in?
The Human Bean cooks with Espresso drinks are dairy-based (whole/2% milk, non-fat milk, half & half) so fat is almost all dairy fat, near-zero PUFA; oat-milk shaken espresso options use commercial oat milk that typically contains added sunflower/canola oil (higher PUFA share); Bright Energy drinks and sodas are fat-free; bakery items (muffins, cookies) and the breakfast biscuit sandwich are estimated to use a soybean/vegetable oil shortening blend, typical of grab-and-go bakery/QSR biscuit supply chains (no official Human Bean nutrition PDF or allergen sheet found; nutrition figures for Snowy Mocha sourced from third-party trackers citing franchise data) (medium confidence).
The 5 cleanest things to order at The Human Bean
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 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Victory Bright Energy | 0.0g |
| Jack Jack Bright Energy | 0.0g |
| Campfire Creme Brulee Breve | 1.0g |
| Plain Asiago Bagel | 1.0g |
| Bacon & Cheese Egg Bites | 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 The Human Bean report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does The Human Bean use beef tallow?
No. The Human Bean cooks with Espresso drinks are dairy-based (whole/2% milk, non-fat milk, half & half) so fat is almost all dairy fat, near-zero PUFA; oat-milk shaken espresso options use commercial oat milk that typically contains added sunflower/canola oil (higher PUFA share); Bright Energy drinks and sodas are fat-free; bakery items (muffins, cookies) and the breakfast biscuit sandwich are estimated to use a soybean/vegetable oil shortening blend, typical of grab-and-go bakery/QSR biscuit supply chains (no official Human Bean nutrition PDF or allergen sheet found; nutrition figures for Snowy Mocha sourced from third-party trackers citing franchise data) (medium confidence), not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.