Gail's Bakery UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Gail's Bakery UK cooks with: butter-led bakery (all-butter croissant/puff pastry, no deep fryers); rapeseed oil in mayonnaise, aioli and salad dressings, olive oil in salsa verde and pesto, sunflower/rapeseed in oil-based cakes and muffins. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Gail's Bakery 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: Sausage Roll + Flat White, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Flat White | 0.0g |
| Pain au Chocolat | 1.0g |
| Pain aux Raisins | 1.0g |
| Babka Bun | 2.0g |
| Cheese Straw | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Gail's Bakery UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Carrot Cake | 10.0g |
| Parmesan Chicken on a Cream Bun | 9.0g |
| Smoked Chicken Caesar Club | 8.0g |
| Harissa Chicken Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Aubergine, Crunchy Slaw & Herbs | 7.0g |
Every Gail's Bakery UK item, ranked
All 40 items we have for Gail's Bakery UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Latte | 0.0g |
| Flat White | 0.0g |
| Cappuccino | 0.0g |
| Iced Latte | 0.0g |
| Pain au Chocolat | 1.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Toasted Sourdough with Butter & Jam | 1.0g |
| Croissant | 1.0g |
| Pain aux Raisins | 1.0g |
| Babka Bun | 2.0g |
| Cheese Straw | 2.0g |
| Cinnamon Bun | 2.0g |
| Spinach & Feta Roll | 3.0g |
| Soho Bun | 3.0g |
| Ham & Cheese Croissant | 3.0g |
| Cheese, Tomato & Basil Savoury Bun | 3.0g |
| Ham, Cheddar Cheese & Leek Quiche | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Brownie Finger | 3.0g |
| Breakfast Egg Slider | 3.0g |
| Almond Croissant | 3.0g |
| Chocolate & Tahini Bite | 3.0g |
| Sausage Roll | 3.0g |
| Sesame & Cardamom Morning Bun | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Bacon & Egg Slider | 4.0g |
| Smoked Salmon Bagel | 4.0g |
| Pistachio & Chocolate Croissant | 4.0g |
| Chocolate & Almond Croissant | 4.0g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 4.0g |
| Four Bean Summer Salad | 5.0g |
| Roasted Sweet Potato & Freekeh Salad | 5.0g |
| Avocado on Seeded Sourdough | 5.0g |
| Beetroot, Lentil & Goat's Cheese with Toasted Hazelnuts | 5.0g |
| Chicken & Charred Corn Salad | 6.0g |
| Pastrami Rachel | 6.0g |
| Harissa Chicken Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Aubergine, Crunchy Slaw & Herbs | 7.0g |
| Mozzarella & Pesto Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Smoked Chicken Caesar Club | 8.0g |
| Parmesan Chicken on a Cream Bun | 9.0g |
| Carrot Cake | 10.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Gail's Bakery UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Gail's Bakery UK cooks with: butter-led bakery (all-butter croissant/puff pastry, no deep fryers); rapeseed oil in mayonnaise, aioli and salad dressings, olive oil in salsa verde and pesto, sunflower/rapeseed in oil-based cakes and muffins. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Gail's Bakery UK cook with?
Our research indicates: butter-led bakery (all-butter croissant/puff pastry, no deep fryers); rapeseed oil in mayonnaise, aioli and salad dressings, olive oil in salsa verde and pesto, sunflower/rapeseed in oil-based cakes and muffins. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Gail's Bakery UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Gail's Bakery UK cooks with butter-led bakery (all-butter croissant/puff pastry, no deep fryers); rapeseed oil in mayonnaise, aioli and salad dressings, olive oil in salsa verde and pesto, sunflower/rapeseed in oil-based cakes and muffins, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Gail's Bakery UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Gail's Bakery UK cooks with butter-led bakery (all-butter croissant/puff pastry, no deep fryers); rapeseed oil in mayonnaise, aioli and salad dressings, olive oil in salsa verde and pesto, sunflower/rapeseed in oil-based cakes and muffins, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Gail's Bakery UK?
Flat White is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Gail's Bakery UK, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Gail's Bakery UK?
Carrot Cake is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Gail's Bakery UK, at an estimated 10.0g 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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