Cote Brasserie UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Cote Brasserie UK cooks with: sunflower oil (frites and deep-fried items; Cote's own frites are listed as potato + sunflower oil), rapeseed in dressings; butter and cream used heavily in sauces. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Cote 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: Provencal Tarte Tatin + Cafe au Lait, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cafe au Lait | 0.0g |
| Baked Camembert | 1.0g |
| Creme Brulee | 1.0g |
| Creme Caramel | 1.0g |
| Fougasse | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Cote Brasserie UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Plaice Frites | 34.0g |
| Calamari | 27.0g |
| Half Poulet Breton | 16.0g |
| Moules Mariniere | 14.0g |
| Cote Burger with Frites | 13.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Cote Brasserie UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Cote Brasserie UK cooks with: sunflower oil (frites and deep-fried items; Cote's own frites are listed as potato + sunflower oil), rapeseed in dressings; butter and cream used heavily in sauces. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Cote Brasserie UK cook with?
Our research indicates: sunflower oil (frites and deep-fried items; Cote's own frites are listed as potato + sunflower oil), rapeseed in dressings; butter and cream used heavily in sauces. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Cote Brasserie UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Cote Brasserie UK cooks with sunflower oil (frites and deep-fried items; Cote's own frites are listed as potato + sunflower oil), rapeseed in dressings; butter and cream used heavily in sauces, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Cote Brasserie UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Cote Brasserie UK cooks with sunflower oil (frites and deep-fried items; Cote's own frites are listed as potato + sunflower oil), rapeseed in dressings; butter and cream used heavily in sauces, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Cote Brasserie UK?
Cafe au Lait is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cote Brasserie UK, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Cote Brasserie UK?
Plaice Frites is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Cote Brasserie UK, at an estimated 34.0g 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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