ASK Italian UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, ASK Italian UK cooks with: rapeseed oil (fryers: chips, calamari, zucchini fritti, arancini) and rapeseed-based mayo/dressings; olive oil for finishing and dough. Across the 39 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at ASK Italian UK
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.
Cleanest full order: Margherita + Tiramisu, 9.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Aperol Spritz | 0.0g |
| Burrata Tricolore | 3.0g |
| Tiramisu | 3.0g |
| Roast Potatoes | 3.0g |
| Bruschetta Pizzetta | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at ASK Italian UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pollo Milanese | 16.0g |
| Grande Fritto Misto | 16.0g |
| Chips with Garlic Mayo | 14.0g |
| Garlic and Cheese Chips | 13.0g |
| Calamari | 12.0g |
Every ASK Italian UK item, ranked
All 39 items we have for ASK Italian UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Belu Still Water 330ml | 0.0g |
| Craft Still Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Aperol Spritz | 0.0g |
| Side Salad | 1.0g |
| Burrata Tricolore | 3.0g |
| Tiramisu | 3.0g |
| Roast Potatoes | 3.0g |
| Bruschetta Pizzetta | 4.0g |
| Warm Chocolate Brownie | 4.0g |
| Biscoff Cheesecake | 4.0g |
| Risotto Con Funghi | 5.0g |
| Chocolate Etna | 5.0g |
| Fettuccine Bolognese | 6.0g |
| Sea Bass alla Mediterranea | 6.0g |
| Margherita | 6.0g |
| Spaghetti Pomodoro with Mozzarella | 6.0g |
| Slow-Cooked Beef Pappardelle | 6.0g |
| Linguine Carbonara | 7.0g |
| Primavera | 7.0g |
| Stromboli | 7.0g |
| Lasagne | 7.0g |
| Pollo Roquito | 7.0g |
| Smoky Chilli Chicken Salad | 7.0g |
| Truffle Funghi | 7.0g |
| Calzone Carne Piccante | 8.0g |
| Burrata & Pancetta Carbonara | 8.0g |
| Salami Misti | 8.0g |
| Fiery Trio di Carne | 9.0g |
| Pollo Piccante Crocchettes | 9.0g |
| 5 Chicken Lecca Lecca | 9.0g |
| Caesar Classica | 10.0g |
| Trio of Arancini | 10.0g |
| Zucchini Fritti | 11.0g |
| Calamari | 12.0g |
| Pesto Stracciatella Tagliatelle | 12.0g |
| Garlic and Cheese Chips | 13.0g |
| Chips with Garlic Mayo | 14.0g |
| Pollo Milanese | 16.0g |
| Grande Fritto Misto | 16.0g |
Frequently asked
Does ASK Italian UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, ASK Italian UK cooks with: rapeseed oil (fryers: chips, calamari, zucchini fritti, arancini) and rapeseed-based mayo/dressings; olive oil for finishing and dough. Across the 39 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does ASK Italian UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed oil (fryers: chips, calamari, zucchini fritti, arancini) and rapeseed-based mayo/dressings; olive oil for finishing and dough. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does ASK Italian UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates ASK Italian UK cooks with rapeseed oil (fryers: chips, calamari, zucchini fritti, arancini) and rapeseed-based mayo/dressings; olive oil for finishing and dough, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is ASK Italian UK seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates ASK Italian UK cooks with rapeseed oil (fryers: chips, calamari, zucchini fritti, arancini) and rapeseed-based mayo/dressings; olive oil for finishing and dough, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at ASK Italian UK?
Aperol Spritz is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at ASK Italian UK, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at ASK Italian UK?
Pollo Milanese is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at ASK Italian UK, at an estimated 16.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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