Ole & Steen UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Ole & Steen UK cooks with: Danish roll-in pastry margarine (palm/rapeseed blend) for the Danish pastries, socials and buns; butter in the croissants; rapeseed oil in the muffins, mayonnaise-based fillings and salad dressings. Nothing is deep-fried.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Ole & Steen 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 & Herbed Cream Cheese Open Rye + Caffe Latte, 1.5g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Flat White | 0.0g |
| Lemon Meringue Tart | 1.5g |
| Avocado & Pea Open Rye | 1.5g |
| Smoked Salmon & Herbed Cream Cheese Open Rye | 1.5g |
| Gateau Marcel | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Ole & Steen UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tuna Melt Toastie | 5.5g |
| Chicken Caesar & Pesto Rye Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Sausage Roll | 5.0g |
| Sticky Toffee Muffin | 5.0g |
| Chicken & Coleslaw Toastie | 5.0g |
Every Ole & Steen UK item, ranked
All 40 items we have for Ole & Steen UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Caffe Latte | 0.0g |
| Flat White | 0.0g |
| Americano | 0.0g |
| Hot Chocolate | 0.0g |
| Passionfruit Cheesecake | 1.0g |
| Butter Croissant | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Croissant | 1.5g |
| Choc & Hazelnut Croissant | 1.5g |
| Triple Chocolate Cookie | 1.5g |
| Lemon Meringue Tart | 1.5g |
| Chocolate Chip & Hazelnut Cookie | 1.5g |
| Avocado & Pea Open Rye | 1.5g |
| Smoked Salmon & Herbed Cream Cheese Open Rye | 1.5g |
| Gateau Marcel | 2.0g |
| Lemon Cake | 2.0g |
| Cardamom Bun | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Brownie | 2.0g |
| Cardamom & Almond Bun | 2.5g |
| Seeded Sourdough Roll | 2.5g |
| Cinnamon Swirl | 2.5g |
| Hot Smoked Salmon & Chilli Honey Salad | 2.5g |
| Raspberry & Pistachio Tart | 3.0g |
| Raspberry & Almond Swirl | 3.0g |
| Spandauer | 3.0g |
| Chia Rye Roll | 3.0g |
| Ham & Cheese Toastie | 3.0g |
| Feta, Za'atar & Honey Danish | 3.0g |
| Mozzarella, Pesto & Tomato Toastie | 3.0g |
| Danish Sausage Roll (Polsehorn) | 3.0g |
| Vanilla Cream Bun | 3.0g |
| Cinnamon Social Slice | 3.5g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 4.0g |
| Banana & Walnut Bread Slice | 4.0g |
| Squash, Hummus & Chimichurri Salad | 4.0g |
| Chocolate Muffin | 4.5g |
| Chicken Caesar & Pesto Rye Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Sausage Roll | 5.0g |
| Sticky Toffee Muffin | 5.0g |
| Chicken & Coleslaw Toastie | 5.0g |
| Tuna Melt Toastie | 5.5g |
Frequently asked
Does Ole & Steen UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Ole & Steen UK cooks with: Danish roll-in pastry margarine (palm/rapeseed blend) for the Danish pastries, socials and buns; butter in the croissants; rapeseed oil in the muffins, mayonnaise-based fillings and salad dressings. Nothing is deep-fried.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Ole & Steen UK cook with?
Our research indicates: Danish roll-in pastry margarine (palm/rapeseed blend) for the Danish pastries, socials and buns; butter in the croissants; rapeseed oil in the muffins, mayonnaise-based fillings and salad dressings. Nothing is deep-fried.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Ole & Steen UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Ole & Steen UK cooks with Danish roll-in pastry margarine (palm/rapeseed blend) for the Danish pastries, socials and buns; butter in the croissants; rapeseed oil in the muffins, mayonnaise-based fillings and salad dressings. Nothing is deep-fried., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Ole & Steen UK seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Ole & Steen UK cooks with Danish roll-in pastry margarine (palm/rapeseed blend) for the Danish pastries, socials and buns; butter in the croissants; rapeseed oil in the muffins, mayonnaise-based fillings and salad dressings. Nothing is deep-fried., which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Ole & Steen UK?
Flat White is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ole & Steen UK, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Ole & Steen UK?
Tuna Melt Toastie is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ole & Steen UK, at an estimated 5.5g 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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