Auntie Anne's UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Auntie Anne's UK cooks with: no deep fryer for pretzels - dough is oven-baked and brushed with butter (vegetable spray on vegan lines); rapeseed/sunflower oil only in bought-in items (potato wedges, dips, pizza bases). Across the 38 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Auntie Anne's 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: Original Pretzel + Americano, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Original Pretzel | 1.0g |
| Nutella Pull Apart | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Gelato | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Gelato | 1.0g |
| Original Nuggets | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Auntie Anne's UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Potato Wedges | 7.0g |
| Meat Feast Pizza | 5.0g |
| Pepperoni Pizza | 5.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza | 4.0g |
| Margherita Pizza | 3.0g |
Every Auntie Anne's UK item, ranked
All 38 items we have for Auntie Anne's UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Americano | 0.0g |
| Original Pretzel | 1.0g |
| Nutella Pull Apart | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Gelato | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Gelato | 1.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Original Nuggets | 1.0g |
| Sesame Pretzel | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Nuggets | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Stix | 1.0g |
| Original Stix | 1.0g |
| Cinnamon Nuggets | 1.0g |
| Cinnamon Stix | 1.0g |
| Bacon, Egg And Cheese Bun | 2.0g |
| Cheese & Jalapeno Pretzel | 2.0g |
| Original Pretzel Dog | 2.0g |
| Cheese & Jalapeno Pretzel Dog | 2.0g |
| Pepperoni Nuggets | 2.0g |
| Choco Nuggets | 2.0g |
| Cheese & Pepperoni Pretzel | 2.0g |
| Salted Caramel Milkshake | 2.0g |
| Cheese Dip | 2.0g |
| Mini Pretzel Dogs | 2.0g |
| Cheese Stuffed Nuggets | 2.0g |
| Cheese Pretzel | 2.0g |
| Bacon Bun | 2.0g |
| Cheese Pretzel Dog | 2.0g |
| Cheese & Pepperoni Pretzel Dog | 2.0g |
| Oreo Milkshake | 2.0g |
| Margherita Pizza | 3.0g |
| The Big Bun | 3.0g |
| Margherita Pizza Bake | 3.0g |
| Sausage, Egg And Cheese Bun | 3.0g |
| Sweet Honey Mustard Dip | 3.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza | 4.0g |
| Meat Feast Pizza | 5.0g |
| Pepperoni Pizza | 5.0g |
| Potato Wedges | 7.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Auntie Anne's UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Auntie Anne's UK cooks with: no deep fryer for pretzels - dough is oven-baked and brushed with butter (vegetable spray on vegan lines); rapeseed/sunflower oil only in bought-in items (potato wedges, dips, pizza bases). Across the 38 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Auntie Anne's UK cook with?
Our research indicates: no deep fryer for pretzels - dough is oven-baked and brushed with butter (vegetable spray on vegan lines); rapeseed/sunflower oil only in bought-in items (potato wedges, dips, pizza bases). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Auntie Anne's UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Auntie Anne's UK cooks with no deep fryer for pretzels - dough is oven-baked and brushed with butter (vegetable spray on vegan lines); rapeseed/sunflower oil only in bought-in items (potato wedges, dips, pizza bases), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Auntie Anne's UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Auntie Anne's UK cooks with no deep fryer for pretzels - dough is oven-baked and brushed with butter (vegetable spray on vegan lines); rapeseed/sunflower oil only in bought-in items (potato wedges, dips, pizza bases), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Auntie Anne's UK?
Original Pretzel is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Auntie Anne's UK, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Auntie Anne's UK?
Potato Wedges is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Auntie Anne's UK, at an estimated 7.0g 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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