PAUL UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, PAUL UK cooks with: all-butter viennoiserie and pastry — PAUL's croissants and pains au chocolat are sold as 'All-Butter', so the bakery range is mostly butterfat (PUFA ~3-4% of fat) and scores low. PUFA comes from rapeseed/sunflower oil in sandwich and wrap mayonnaise, salad dressings and pesto, from nuts and seeds (almond croissant, macarons, seeded salads), and from supplier-fried items (beignets, PAUL crisps). No in-store deep fryer: the hot range is oven-baked or griddled. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at PAUL 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: Soup of the Day + Still Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pain au Chocolat | 1.0g |
| Escargot Raisin | 1.0g |
| Pastel de Nata | 1.0g |
| PAUL Baguette | 1.0g |
| Gourmandise | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at PAUL UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Mozzarella & Pesto Wrap | 9.0g |
| Vegan Falafel Wrap | 8.0g |
| Tuna & Cannellini Bean Salad | 8.0g |
| Vegan Puy Lentil & Artichoke Salad | 8.0g |
| Chicken Taco Bean Salad | 7.0g |
Frequently asked
Does PAUL UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, PAUL UK cooks with: all-butter viennoiserie and pastry — PAUL's croissants and pains au chocolat are sold as 'All-Butter', so the bakery range is mostly butterfat (PUFA ~3-4% of fat) and scores low. PUFA comes from rapeseed/sunflower oil in sandwich and wrap mayonnaise, salad dressings and pesto, from nuts and seeds (almond croissant, macarons, seeded salads), and from supplier-fried items (beignets, PAUL crisps). No in-store deep fryer: the hot range is oven-baked or griddled. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does PAUL UK cook with?
Our research indicates: all-butter viennoiserie and pastry — PAUL's croissants and pains au chocolat are sold as 'All-Butter', so the bakery range is mostly butterfat (PUFA ~3-4% of fat) and scores low. PUFA comes from rapeseed/sunflower oil in sandwich and wrap mayonnaise, salad dressings and pesto, from nuts and seeds (almond croissant, macarons, seeded salads), and from supplier-fried items (beignets, PAUL crisps). No in-store deep fryer: the hot range is oven-baked or griddled. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does PAUL UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates PAUL UK cooks with all-butter viennoiserie and pastry — PAUL's croissants and pains au chocolat are sold as 'All-Butter', so the bakery range is mostly butterfat (PUFA ~3-4% of fat) and scores low. PUFA comes from rapeseed/sunflower oil in sandwich and wrap mayonnaise, salad dressings and pesto, from nuts and seeds (almond croissant, macarons, seeded salads), and from supplier-fried items (beignets, PAUL crisps). No in-store deep fryer: the hot range is oven-baked or griddled, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is PAUL UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates PAUL UK cooks with all-butter viennoiserie and pastry — PAUL's croissants and pains au chocolat are sold as 'All-Butter', so the bakery range is mostly butterfat (PUFA ~3-4% of fat) and scores low. PUFA comes from rapeseed/sunflower oil in sandwich and wrap mayonnaise, salad dressings and pesto, from nuts and seeds (almond croissant, macarons, seeded salads), and from supplier-fried items (beignets, PAUL crisps). No in-store deep fryer: the hot range is oven-baked or griddled, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at PAUL UK?
Pain au Chocolat is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at PAUL UK, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at PAUL UK?
Mozzarella & Pesto Wrap is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at PAUL 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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See where PAUL 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.