Barburrito UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Barburrito UK cooks with: rapeseed/sunflower oil — fried tortilla chips, Mexi Fries and churros come from the fryer; rapeseed-oil mayonnaise drives the PUFA in the shredded slaw, garlic lime mayo and chipotle sauces. Barburrito does not publish its fry oil, so this follows the UK default (rapeseed, sometimes sunflower). Across the 33 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Barburrito 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: Naked Burrito + Chocolate Brownie + Bottled Water, 8.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Corona | 0.0g |
| Modelo Especial | 0.0g |
| Blondie | 3.0g |
| Lil' Classic Burrito | 4.0g |
| Naked Burrito | 5.0g |
What to Avoid at Barburrito UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| The Beast Burrito | 12.0g |
| California Burrito | 11.0g |
| Loaded Nachos with Chicken | 10.0g |
| Loaded Nachos with Barbacoa Beef | 10.0g |
| Mexi Fries | 10.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Barburrito UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Barburrito UK cooks with: rapeseed/sunflower oil — fried tortilla chips, Mexi Fries and churros come from the fryer; rapeseed-oil mayonnaise drives the PUFA in the shredded slaw, garlic lime mayo and chipotle sauces. Barburrito does not publish its fry oil, so this follows the UK default (rapeseed, sometimes sunflower). Across the 33 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Barburrito UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed/sunflower oil — fried tortilla chips, Mexi Fries and churros come from the fryer; rapeseed-oil mayonnaise drives the PUFA in the shredded slaw, garlic lime mayo and chipotle sauces. Barburrito does not publish its fry oil, so this follows the UK default (rapeseed, sometimes sunflower). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Barburrito UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Barburrito UK cooks with rapeseed/sunflower oil — fried tortilla chips, Mexi Fries and churros come from the fryer; rapeseed-oil mayonnaise drives the PUFA in the shredded slaw, garlic lime mayo and chipotle sauces. Barburrito does not publish its fry oil, so this follows the UK default (rapeseed, sometimes sunflower), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Barburrito UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Barburrito UK cooks with rapeseed/sunflower oil — fried tortilla chips, Mexi Fries and churros come from the fryer; rapeseed-oil mayonnaise drives the PUFA in the shredded slaw, garlic lime mayo and chipotle sauces. Barburrito does not publish its fry oil, so this follows the UK default (rapeseed, sometimes sunflower), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Barburrito UK?
Corona is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Barburrito UK, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Barburrito UK?
The Beast Burrito is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Barburrito UK, at an estimated 12.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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See where Barburrito UK lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.