Birds Bakery UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Birds Bakery UK cooks with: palm + rapeseed vegetable fat in pastry and cakes (sunflower also listed in scones, custard tarts and some pasties); lard (pork fat) in pork pies; rapeseed-oil mayonnaise in filled rolls and sandwiches; doughnuts fried in a low-saturate rapeseed-type oil. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Birds Bakery 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: Bacon Cob (White) + Coffee, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Swiss Bun | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Mice (Pack of 3) | 1.0g |
| Large Teacake | 1.0g |
| Farmhouse Loaf | 1.0g |
| Wholemeal Loaf | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Birds Bakery UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken, Mayo & Bacon Chia Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Prawn Mayo Chia Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Sausage Roll XL | 5.0g |
| Egg Mayo Filled Roll (White) | 5.0g |
| Tuna Mayo & Cucumber Filled Roll (White) | 5.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Birds Bakery UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Birds Bakery UK cooks with: palm + rapeseed vegetable fat in pastry and cakes (sunflower also listed in scones, custard tarts and some pasties); lard (pork fat) in pork pies; rapeseed-oil mayonnaise in filled rolls and sandwiches; doughnuts fried in a low-saturate rapeseed-type oil. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Birds Bakery UK cook with?
Our research indicates: palm + rapeseed vegetable fat in pastry and cakes (sunflower also listed in scones, custard tarts and some pasties); lard (pork fat) in pork pies; rapeseed-oil mayonnaise in filled rolls and sandwiches; doughnuts fried in a low-saturate rapeseed-type oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Birds Bakery UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Birds Bakery UK cooks with palm + rapeseed vegetable fat in pastry and cakes (sunflower also listed in scones, custard tarts and some pasties); lard (pork fat) in pork pies; rapeseed-oil mayonnaise in filled rolls and sandwiches; doughnuts fried in a low-saturate rapeseed-type oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Birds Bakery UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Birds Bakery UK cooks with palm + rapeseed vegetable fat in pastry and cakes (sunflower also listed in scones, custard tarts and some pasties); lard (pork fat) in pork pies; rapeseed-oil mayonnaise in filled rolls and sandwiches; doughnuts fried in a low-saturate rapeseed-type oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Birds Bakery UK?
Swiss Bun is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Birds Bakery UK, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Birds Bakery UK?
Chicken, Mayo & Bacon Chia Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Birds Bakery UK, at an estimated 6.0g 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 Birds Bakery 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.