Boojum UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Boojum UK cooks with: rapeseed oil and vegetable oil blend. 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 |
|---|---|
| Cholula Chicken Snacking Taco | 2.0g |
| Carnitas & Pineapple Snacking Taco | 2.0g |
| Chilli Pot | 2.0g |
| Chorizo & Patatas Snacking Taco | 4.0g |
| Vegetarian Burrito Bowl | 5.0g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Large Patatas with Ranch | 11.0g |
| California Birria Burrito | 11.0g |
| Chipotle Caesar Chicken Signature Salad | 11.0g |
| Chorizo Burrito | 10.0g |
| Loaded Nachos with Chilli Con Carne | 10.0g |
Around the world: Boojum
We have Boojum in 2 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | California Birria Burrito | Alt Pastor Crunch Burrito | Chorizo Burrito | Beef Chilli Burrito | Birria Beef Burrito | Boojum OG Chicken Burrito |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK (this page) | rapeseed oil | 11.0g | 9.0g | 10.0g | 9.0g | 9.0g | 9.0g |
| Ireland | Not disclosed | 11.0g | 10.0g | 9.7g | 7.7g | 7.7g | 9.0g |
Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.
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 |
|---|---|
| Cholula Chicken Snacking Taco | 2.0g |
| Carnitas & Pineapple Snacking Taco | 2.0g |
| Chilli Pot | 2.0g |
| Side of Queso | 2.0g |
| Side of Guacamole | 3.0g |
| Chorizo & Patatas Snacking Taco | 4.0g |
| Vegetarian Burrito Bowl | 5.0g |
| Chicken Burrito Bowl | 6.0g |
| Birria Beef Burrito Bowl | 6.0g |
| Carnitas Burrito Bowl | 6.0g |
| Chicken Tacos (Trio) | 6.0g |
| Birria Beef Tacos (Trio) | 6.0g |
| Carnitas Tacos (Trio) | 6.0g |
| Patatas | 7.0g |
| Fully Loaded Chilli Bowl | 7.0g |
| Vegetarian Burrito | 8.0g |
| Mock Alt Pastor Burrito | 8.0g |
| Tortilla Chips with Salsa | 8.0g |
| Tortilla Chips with Queso | 8.0g |
| Clean AF Burrito | 8.0g |
| Chicken Burrito | 9.0g |
| Birria Beef Burrito | 9.0g |
| Carnitas Burrito | 9.0g |
| Beef Chilli Burrito | 9.0g |
| Cholula Hot Honey Chicken Burrito | 9.0g |
| Loaded Nachos with Fajita Veg | 9.0g |
| Tortilla Chips with Guac | 9.0g |
| Tortilla Chips with Red Guac | 9.0g |
| Boojum OG Chicken Burrito | 9.0g |
| Pineapple Habanero Carnitas Burrito | 9.0g |
| Alt Pastor Crunch Burrito | 9.0g |
| Chorizo Burrito | 10.0g |
| Loaded Nachos with Chilli Con Carne | 10.0g |
| Large Patatas with Ranch | 11.0g |
| California Birria Burrito | 11.0g |
| Chipotle Caesar Chicken Signature Salad | 11.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Boojum UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Boojum UK cooks with: rapeseed oil and vegetable oil blend. 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 oil and vegetable oil blend, 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 oil and vegetable oil blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Boojum UK?
Cholula Chicken Snacking Taco 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?
Large Patatas with Ranch 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.