Coffi Lab UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Coffi Lab UK cooks with: no deep fryers — Coffi Lab is a Welsh independent-style coffee shop chain (Cardiff area: Llandaff, Whitchurch, Wellfield Road and others) roasting its own beans and selling cakes, Welsh cakes, toasties and light breakfasts; the toastie press adds butter/margarine and baked goods use standard UK vegetable-oil-based (predominantly rapeseed) shortening, not a fryer. Across the 33 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Coffi Lab 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 Roll + Americano, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Flat White | 0.0g |
| Cortado | 0.0g |
| Porridge | 1.0g |
| Bara Brith | 1.0g |
| Pain au Chocolat | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Coffi Lab UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tuna Melt Toastie | 7.0g |
| Chicken Club Toastie | 6.0g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 6.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Muffin | 6.0g |
| Sausage Roll | 5.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Coffi Lab UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Coffi Lab UK cooks with: no deep fryers — Coffi Lab is a Welsh independent-style coffee shop chain (Cardiff area: Llandaff, Whitchurch, Wellfield Road and others) roasting its own beans and selling cakes, Welsh cakes, toasties and light breakfasts; the toastie press adds butter/margarine and baked goods use standard UK vegetable-oil-based (predominantly rapeseed) shortening, not a fryer. Across the 33 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Coffi Lab UK cook with?
Our research indicates: no deep fryers — Coffi Lab is a Welsh independent-style coffee shop chain (Cardiff area: Llandaff, Whitchurch, Wellfield Road and others) roasting its own beans and selling cakes, Welsh cakes, toasties and light breakfasts; the toastie press adds butter/margarine and baked goods use standard UK vegetable-oil-based (predominantly rapeseed) shortening, not a fryer. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Coffi Lab UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Coffi Lab UK cooks with no deep fryers — Coffi Lab is a Welsh independent-style coffee shop chain (Cardiff area: Llandaff, Whitchurch, Wellfield Road and others) roasting its own beans and selling cakes, Welsh cakes, toasties and light breakfasts; the toastie press adds butter/margarine and baked goods use standard UK vegetable-oil-based (predominantly rapeseed) shortening, not a fryer, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Coffi Lab UK seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Coffi Lab UK cooks with no deep fryers — Coffi Lab is a Welsh independent-style coffee shop chain (Cardiff area: Llandaff, Whitchurch, Wellfield Road and others) roasting its own beans and selling cakes, Welsh cakes, toasties and light breakfasts; the toastie press adds butter/margarine and baked goods use standard UK vegetable-oil-based (predominantly rapeseed) shortening, not a fryer, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Coffi Lab UK?
Flat White is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Coffi Lab UK, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Coffi Lab UK?
Tuna Melt Toastie is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Coffi Lab UK, at an estimated 7.0g 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 Coffi Lab 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.