Boojum UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Boojum UK cooks with: rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers (patatas, tortilla chips, chickpea and chorizo 'crunch'ums'); rapeseed-oil bases in the ranch, chipotle Caesar and sour-cream dressings. Flour tortillas and Mexican rice carry added rapeseed/palm oil. Boojum publishes an allergen sheet but no nutrition breakdown and does not name the fry oil; rapeseed is the UK/Ireland default.. Across the 36 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Boojum 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: Vegetarian Burrito Bowl, 5.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chilli Pot | 2.0g |
| Cholula Chicken Snacking Taco | 2.0g |
| Carnitas & Pineapple Snacking Taco | 2.0g |
| Chorizo & Patatas Snacking Taco | 4.0g |
| Vegetarian Burrito Bowl | 5.0g |
What to Avoid at Boojum UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| California Birria Burrito | 11.0g |
| Chipotle Caesar Chicken Signature Salad | 11.0g |
| Large Patatas with Ranch | 11.0g |
| Chorizo Burrito | 10.0g |
| Loaded Nachos with Chilli Con Carne | 10.0g |
Every Boojum UK item, ranked
All 36 items we have for Boojum UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chilli Pot | 2.0g |
| Side of Queso | 2.0g |
| Cholula Chicken Snacking Taco | 2.0g |
| Carnitas & Pineapple Snacking Taco | 2.0g |
| Side of Guacamole | 3.0g |
| Chorizo & Patatas Snacking Taco | 4.0g |
| Vegetarian Burrito Bowl | 5.0g |
| Carnitas Burrito Bowl | 6.0g |
| Chicken Tacos (Trio) | 6.0g |
| Chicken Burrito Bowl | 6.0g |
| Birria Beef Tacos (Trio) | 6.0g |
| Carnitas Tacos (Trio) | 6.0g |
| Birria Beef Burrito Bowl | 6.0g |
| Patatas | 7.0g |
| Fully Loaded Chilli Bowl | 7.0g |
| Clean AF Burrito | 8.0g |
| Vegetarian Burrito | 8.0g |
| Tortilla Chips with Queso | 8.0g |
| Mock Alt Pastor Burrito | 8.0g |
| Tortilla Chips with Salsa | 8.0g |
| Boojum OG Chicken Burrito | 9.0g |
| Cholula Hot Honey Chicken Burrito | 9.0g |
| Alt Pastor Crunch Burrito | 9.0g |
| Birria Beef Burrito | 9.0g |
| Tortilla Chips with Red Guac | 9.0g |
| Chicken Burrito | 9.0g |
| Carnitas Burrito | 9.0g |
| Tortilla Chips with Guac | 9.0g |
| Beef Chilli Burrito | 9.0g |
| Pineapple Habanero Carnitas Burrito | 9.0g |
| Loaded Nachos with Fajita Veg | 9.0g |
| Chorizo Burrito | 10.0g |
| Loaded Nachos with Chilli Con Carne | 10.0g |
| California Birria Burrito | 11.0g |
| Chipotle Caesar Chicken Signature Salad | 11.0g |
| Large Patatas with Ranch | 11.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Boojum UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Boojum UK cooks with: rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers (patatas, tortilla chips, chickpea and chorizo 'crunch'ums'); rapeseed-oil bases in the ranch, chipotle Caesar and sour-cream dressings. Flour tortillas and Mexican rice carry added rapeseed/palm oil. Boojum publishes an allergen sheet but no nutrition breakdown and does not name the fry oil; rapeseed is the UK/Ireland default.. Across the 36 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Boojum UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers (patatas, tortilla chips, chickpea and chorizo 'crunch'ums'); rapeseed-oil bases in the ranch, chipotle Caesar and sour-cream dressings. Flour tortillas and Mexican rice carry added rapeseed/palm oil. Boojum publishes an allergen sheet but no nutrition breakdown and does not name the fry oil; rapeseed is the UK/Ireland default.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Boojum UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Boojum UK cooks with rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers (patatas, tortilla chips, chickpea and chorizo 'crunch'ums'); rapeseed-oil bases in the ranch, chipotle Caesar and sour-cream dressings. Flour tortillas and Mexican rice carry added rapeseed/palm oil. Boojum publishes an allergen sheet but no nutrition breakdown and does not name the fry oil; rapeseed is the UK/Ireland default., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Boojum UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Boojum UK cooks with rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers (patatas, tortilla chips, chickpea and chorizo 'crunch'ums'); rapeseed-oil bases in the ranch, chipotle Caesar and sour-cream dressings. Flour tortillas and Mexican rice carry added rapeseed/palm oil. Boojum publishes an allergen sheet but no nutrition breakdown and does not name the fry oil; rapeseed is the UK/Ireland default., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Boojum UK?
Chilli Pot is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Boojum UK, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Boojum UK?
California Birria Burrito is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Boojum UK, at an estimated 11.0g 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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See where Boojum 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.