Cosmo UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Cosmo UK cooks with: rapeseed/vegetable oil in the woks and deep fryers (tempura, samosas, bhajis, sweet & sour); olive oil on the Italian/continental counter; buffet dishes vary by day so oil is not published per dish. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Cosmo 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: Roast Beef + Gelato (2 Scoops), 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Roast Beef | 1.0g |
| Sushi Selection | 1.0g |
| Roast Lamb | 1.0g |
| Roast Turkey | 1.0g |
| Bread Rolls | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Cosmo UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong Style Sweet & Sour Chicken | 9.0g |
| Chicken Katsu Curry | 9.0g |
| Shrimp Tempura | 8.0g |
| Onion Bhajis | 8.0g |
| Vegetable Samosas | 7.0g |
Every Cosmo UK item, ranked
All 40 items we have for Cosmo UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cranberry Sauce | 0.0g |
| Soft Drink | 0.0g |
| Roast Beef | 1.0g |
| Sushi Selection | 1.0g |
| Roast Lamb | 1.0g |
| Roast Turkey | 1.0g |
| Bread Rolls | 1.0g |
| Gelato (2 Scoops) | 1.0g |
| Olives | 1.0g |
| Caramelised Carrots & Parsnips | 2.0g |
| Tiramisu | 2.0g |
| Teppanyaki Steak | 2.0g |
| Strawberry Cheesecake | 2.0g |
| Freshly Baked Naan Bread | 2.0g |
| Yorkshire Puddings | 2.0g |
| Chilli con Carne | 2.0g |
| Shepherd's Pie | 2.0g |
| Fresh Salad Selection | 2.0g |
| Charcuterie Selection | 2.0g |
| Butter Chicken | 3.0g |
| Rustic Ratatouille | 3.0g |
| Teppanyaki Salmon | 3.0g |
| Spaghetti and Meatballs | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Fountain with Fruit | 3.0g |
| Saag Aloo | 3.0g |
| Kashmiri Lamb Curry | 3.0g |
| Teppanyaki Prawns | 4.0g |
| Wood-Fired Pizza | 4.0g |
| Mini Burgers | 4.0g |
| Egg Fried Rice | 5.0g |
| Peking Crispy Duck Pancakes | 5.0g |
| Thai Stir-Fried Vermicelli | 6.0g |
| Mongolian Stir-Fried Lamb | 6.0g |
| Yakisoba Noodles | 6.0g |
| Hong Kong Style Noodles | 6.0g |
| Vegetable Samosas | 7.0g |
| Shrimp Tempura | 8.0g |
| Onion Bhajis | 8.0g |
| Hong Kong Style Sweet & Sour Chicken | 9.0g |
| Chicken Katsu Curry | 9.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Cosmo UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Cosmo UK cooks with: rapeseed/vegetable oil in the woks and deep fryers (tempura, samosas, bhajis, sweet & sour); olive oil on the Italian/continental counter; buffet dishes vary by day so oil is not published per dish. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Cosmo UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed/vegetable oil in the woks and deep fryers (tempura, samosas, bhajis, sweet & sour); olive oil on the Italian/continental counter; buffet dishes vary by day so oil is not published per dish. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Cosmo UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Cosmo UK cooks with rapeseed/vegetable oil in the woks and deep fryers (tempura, samosas, bhajis, sweet & sour); olive oil on the Italian/continental counter; buffet dishes vary by day so oil is not published per dish, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Cosmo UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Cosmo UK cooks with rapeseed/vegetable oil in the woks and deep fryers (tempura, samosas, bhajis, sweet & sour); olive oil on the Italian/continental counter; buffet dishes vary by day so oil is not published per dish, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Cosmo UK?
Roast Beef is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cosmo UK, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Cosmo UK?
Hong Kong Style Sweet & Sour Chicken is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cosmo UK, at an estimated 9.0g 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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