Browns Brasserie UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Browns Brasserie UK cooks with: rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers, in line with the wider Mitchells & Butlers estate that Browns belongs to. Steaks and fish from the grill are chargrilled and finished with butter, so the meat itself is low-PUFA - what pushes a Browns plate up is everything around it: the deep-fried battered cod, seasoned fries, triple-cooked chips, onion rings, calamari and courgette fritters all come out of the rapeseed fryer, and the rapeseed-oil mayonnaise base runs through the Marie Rose in the prawn cocktail, the crab mayo, the Caesar dressing and the tartare sauce. The nut roast and the pine nut granola are high for a different reason (the nuts themselves), and roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings on the Sunday roasts are cooked in oil. Puddings are butter- and cream-led so they score low. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Browns Brasserie 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: Fillet 200g + Vanilla Creme Brulee, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Creamed Spinach | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Creme Brulee | 1.0g |
| Fillet 200g | 2.0g |
| Tiramisu | 2.0g |
| Burrata & Isle of Wight Tomato Salad | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Browns Brasserie UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Traditional Fish & Chips | 22.0g |
| Club Sandwich | 22.0g |
| Browns Burger | 16.0g |
| Portobello Mushroom & Halloumi Burger | 16.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Browns Brasserie UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Browns Brasserie UK cooks with: rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers, in line with the wider Mitchells & Butlers estate that Browns belongs to. Steaks and fish from the grill are chargrilled and finished with butter, so the meat itself is low-PUFA - what pushes a Browns plate up is everything around it: the deep-fried battered cod, seasoned fries, triple-cooked chips, onion rings, calamari and courgette fritters all come out of the rapeseed fryer, and the rapeseed-oil mayonnaise base runs through the Marie Rose in the prawn cocktail, the crab mayo, the Caesar dressing and the tartare sauce. The nut roast and the pine nut granola are high for a different reason (the nuts themselves), and roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings on the Sunday roasts are cooked in oil. Puddings are butter- and cream-led so they score low. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Browns Brasserie UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers, in line with the wider Mitchells & Butlers estate that Browns belongs to. Steaks and fish from the grill are chargrilled and finished with butter, so the meat itself is low-PUFA - what pushes a Browns plate up is everything around it: the deep-fried battered cod, seasoned fries, triple-cooked chips, onion rings, calamari and courgette fritters all come out of the rapeseed fryer, and the rapeseed-oil mayonnaise base runs through the Marie Rose in the prawn cocktail, the crab mayo, the Caesar dressing and the tartare sauce. The nut roast and the pine nut granola are high for a different reason (the nuts themselves), and roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings on the Sunday roasts are cooked in oil. Puddings are butter- and cream-led so they score low. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Browns Brasserie UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Browns Brasserie UK cooks with rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers, in line with the wider Mitchells & Butlers estate that Browns belongs to. Steaks and fish from the grill are chargrilled and finished with butter, so the meat itself is low-PUFA - what pushes a Browns plate up is everything around it: the deep-fried battered cod, seasoned fries, triple-cooked chips, onion rings, calamari and courgette fritters all come out of the rapeseed fryer, and the rapeseed-oil mayonnaise base runs through the Marie Rose in the prawn cocktail, the crab mayo, the Caesar dressing and the tartare sauce. The nut roast and the pine nut granola are high for a different reason (the nuts themselves), and roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings on the Sunday roasts are cooked in oil. Puddings are butter- and cream-led so they score low, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Browns Brasserie UK seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Browns Brasserie UK cooks with rapeseed (vegetable) oil in the fryers, in line with the wider Mitchells & Butlers estate that Browns belongs to. Steaks and fish from the grill are chargrilled and finished with butter, so the meat itself is low-PUFA - what pushes a Browns plate up is everything around it: the deep-fried battered cod, seasoned fries, triple-cooked chips, onion rings, calamari and courgette fritters all come out of the rapeseed fryer, and the rapeseed-oil mayonnaise base runs through the Marie Rose in the prawn cocktail, the crab mayo, the Caesar dressing and the tartare sauce. The nut roast and the pine nut granola are high for a different reason (the nuts themselves), and roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings on the Sunday roasts are cooked in oil. Puddings are butter- and cream-led so they score low, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Browns Brasserie UK?
Creamed Spinach is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Browns Brasserie UK, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Browns Brasserie UK?
Traditional Fish & Chips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Browns Brasserie UK, at an estimated 22.0g 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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