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Piccolino UK Seed Oil Report Card

GradeB
Avg PUFA/item4.3g
Items analyzed31
Cooking oilolive oil
From the chain3%

Based on our menu research, Piccolino UK cooks with: sunflower oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 31 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).

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Safest Orders at Piccolino 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: Spaghetti Carbonara + Aperol Spritz, 3.0g total

ItemPUFA
Bruschetta Classica1.0g
Pane All'Aglio2.0g
Insalata Rucola E Parmigiano2.0g
Spaghetti Carbonara3.0g
Tagliatelle Bolognese3.0g

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What to Avoid at Piccolino UK

ItemPUFA
Patatine Fritte11.0g
Fritto Misto10.0g
Calamari9.0g
Zucchine Fritte9.0g
Vitello Milanese8.0g

Every Piccolino UK item, ranked

All 31 items we have for Piccolino UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.

ItemPUFA
Aperol Spritz0.0g
Glass of Prosecco0.0g
Espresso0.0g
Bruschetta Classica1.0g
Panna Cotta1.0g
Pane All'Aglio2.0g
Insalata Rucola E Parmigiano2.0g
Spinaci2.0g
Tiramisu2.0g
Spaghetti Carbonara3.0g
Tagliatelle Bolognese3.0g
Risotto Funghi3.0g
Dry-aged Sirloin3.0g
Pollo Alla Griglia3.0g
Branzino3.0g
Burrata Con Pesto4.0g
Linguine Vongole4.0g
Penne Arrabbiata4.0g
Lasagne4.0g
Margherita5.0g
Caesar Salad5.0g
Diavola6.0g
Capricciosa6.0g
Prosciutto Crudo E Tartufo6.0g
Arancini7.0g
Calzone7.0g
Vitello Milanese8.0g
Calamari9.0g
Zucchine Fritte9.0g
Fritto Misto10.0g
Patatine Fritte11.0g

Frequently asked

Does Piccolino UK use seed oils?

Based on our menu research, Piccolino UK cooks with: sunflower oil and vegetable oil blend. Across the 31 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).

What oil does Piccolino UK cook with?

Our research indicates: olive oil (pasta, dressings, pizza); sunflower/vegetable oil (deep-fried starters, fries). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.

Does Piccolino UK use beef tallow?

No. Our research indicates Piccolino UK cooks with sunflower oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.

Is Piccolino UK seed oil free?

No. Our research indicates Piccolino UK cooks with sunflower oil and vegetable oil blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.

What is the safest thing to order at Piccolino UK?

Spaghetti Carbonara is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Piccolino UK, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.

What should I avoid at Piccolino UK?

Patatine Fritte is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Piccolino UK, at an estimated 11.0g 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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