Muffin Break UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Muffin Break UK cooks with: rapeseed oil — the in-store muffin and cake batters are rapeseed-oil based (Muffin Break UK blueberry muffin ingredients list wheat flour, free-range egg, sugar, rapeseed oil); no deep fat fryers in store, so toasties, paninis and flatbreads are pressed/grilled and the savoury pastries are baked; mayonnaise-dressed wraps and tuna fillings use rapeseed oil; the bagged crisps are bought in and fried in sunflower oil. Across the 38 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Muffin Break 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: Smoked Salmon Bagel + Latte, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Freshly Baked Cheese Scone | 2.0g |
| Smoked Salmon Bagel | 2.0g |
| Freshly Baked Fruit Scone | 2.0g |
| Bacon & Egg Roll | 3.0g |
| Cinnamon Swirl | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Muffin Break UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Nutella Duffin | 8.0g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 7.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Muffin | 7.0g |
| Tuna Melt Panini | 7.0g |
| Apple & Cinnamon Muffin | 7.0g |
Every Muffin Break UK item, ranked
All 38 items we have for Muffin Break UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Latte | 0.0g |
| Coke | 0.0g |
| Cappuccino | 0.0g |
| Mocha | 1.0g |
| Caramel Latte Frappe | 1.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 1.0g |
| Freshly Baked Cheese Scone | 2.0g |
| Smoked Salmon Bagel | 2.0g |
| Freshly Baked Fruit Scone | 2.0g |
| Freshly Baked Croissant | 2.0g |
| Biscoff Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Choc Chip Cookie | 3.0g |
| Bacon & Egg Roll | 3.0g |
| Biscoff Milkshake | 3.0g |
| Cinnamon Swirl | 3.0g |
| Mud Cake | 3.0g |
| Sausage Roll | 3.0g |
| Cheese & Tomato Toastie | 4.0g |
| Spinach & Feta Tart | 4.0g |
| Cheese & Onion Toastie | 4.0g |
| Ham, Cheese & Tomato Croissant | 4.0g |
| Ham & Cheese Toastie | 4.0g |
| Bacon & Brie Panini | 5.0g |
| Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Flatbread | 5.0g |
| Lightly Salted Crisps | 5.0g |
| Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap | 6.0g |
| Carrot Cake | 6.0g |
| Bran Muffin | 6.0g |
| Chicken Tikka Panini | 6.0g |
| Coffee & Walnut Cake | 6.0g |
| Turkey BLT Flatbread | 6.0g |
| Salami Italian Flatbread | 6.0g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 7.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Muffin | 7.0g |
| Tuna Melt Panini | 7.0g |
| Apple & Cinnamon Muffin | 7.0g |
| Tuna Crunch Wrap | 7.0g |
| Nutella Duffin | 8.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Muffin Break UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Muffin Break UK cooks with: rapeseed oil — the in-store muffin and cake batters are rapeseed-oil based (Muffin Break UK blueberry muffin ingredients list wheat flour, free-range egg, sugar, rapeseed oil); no deep fat fryers in store, so toasties, paninis and flatbreads are pressed/grilled and the savoury pastries are baked; mayonnaise-dressed wraps and tuna fillings use rapeseed oil; the bagged crisps are bought in and fried in sunflower oil. Across the 38 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Muffin Break UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed oil — the in-store muffin and cake batters are rapeseed-oil based (Muffin Break UK blueberry muffin ingredients list wheat flour, free-range egg, sugar, rapeseed oil); no deep fat fryers in store, so toasties, paninis and flatbreads are pressed/grilled and the savoury pastries are baked; mayonnaise-dressed wraps and tuna fillings use rapeseed oil; the bagged crisps are bought in and fried in sunflower oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Muffin Break UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Muffin Break UK cooks with rapeseed oil — the in-store muffin and cake batters are rapeseed-oil based (Muffin Break UK blueberry muffin ingredients list wheat flour, free-range egg, sugar, rapeseed oil); no deep fat fryers in store, so toasties, paninis and flatbreads are pressed/grilled and the savoury pastries are baked; mayonnaise-dressed wraps and tuna fillings use rapeseed oil; the bagged crisps are bought in and fried in sunflower oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Muffin Break UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Muffin Break UK cooks with rapeseed oil — the in-store muffin and cake batters are rapeseed-oil based (Muffin Break UK blueberry muffin ingredients list wheat flour, free-range egg, sugar, rapeseed oil); no deep fat fryers in store, so toasties, paninis and flatbreads are pressed/grilled and the savoury pastries are baked; mayonnaise-dressed wraps and tuna fillings use rapeseed oil; the bagged crisps are bought in and fried in sunflower oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Muffin Break UK?
Freshly Baked Cheese Scone is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Muffin Break UK, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Muffin Break UK?
Nutella Duffin is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Muffin Break UK, at an estimated 8.0g 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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See where Muffin Break 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.