What oil does Tim Hortons fry in?
Tim Hortons cooks with Donuts and Timbits fried in palm/modified-palm shortening (low PUFA); soybean/canola oil in muffins, wraps, potato sides, and crispy chicken..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Tim Hortons
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 |
|---|---|
| Plain Bagel | 1.0g |
| Bagel with Cream Cheese | 2.0g |
| Iced Capp (Medium) | 2.0g |
| Creamy Chocolate Chill (Medium) | 2.0g |
| Bacon & Egg Sandwich | 3.0g |
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 Tim Hortons report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Tim Hortons use beef tallow?
No. Tim Hortons cooks with Donuts and Timbits fried in palm/modified-palm shortening (low PUFA); soybean/canola oil in muffins, wraps, potato sides, and crispy chicken., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.