Sayers the Bakers UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Sayers the Bakers UK cooks with: palm oil + rapeseed oil pastry margarine and shortening in the puff/shortcrust savouries and cakes (UK bakery standard); rapeseed-oil mayonnaise in the sandwich fillings; bought-in coated items (nuggets, wedges) are par-fried in a rapeseed or sunflower blend; nothing is deep-fried in shop. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Sayers the Bakers 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 + Gingerbread Man + Latte, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Gingerbread Man | 1.0g |
| Ham & Cheese Baguette | 2.0g |
| Ham Salad White Roll | 2.0g |
| Cheese Salad Brown Roll | 2.0g |
| Egg Breakfast Roll | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Sayers the Bakers UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Mayo & Lettuce Baguette | 6.0g |
| Tuna Mayo Baguette | 6.0g |
| Chicken Nuggets (x7) | 6.0g |
| Carrot Cake | 6.0g |
| Jumbo Chicken Pasty | 5.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Sayers the Bakers UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Sayers the Bakers UK cooks with: palm oil + rapeseed oil pastry margarine and shortening in the puff/shortcrust savouries and cakes (UK bakery standard); rapeseed-oil mayonnaise in the sandwich fillings; bought-in coated items (nuggets, wedges) are par-fried in a rapeseed or sunflower blend; nothing is deep-fried in shop. 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 Sayers the Bakers UK cook with?
Our research indicates: palm oil + rapeseed oil pastry margarine and shortening in the puff/shortcrust savouries and cakes (UK bakery standard); rapeseed-oil mayonnaise in the sandwich fillings; bought-in coated items (nuggets, wedges) are par-fried in a rapeseed or sunflower blend; nothing is deep-fried in shop. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Sayers the Bakers UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Sayers the Bakers UK cooks with palm oil + rapeseed oil pastry margarine and shortening in the puff/shortcrust savouries and cakes (UK bakery standard); rapeseed-oil mayonnaise in the sandwich fillings; bought-in coated items (nuggets, wedges) are par-fried in a rapeseed or sunflower blend; nothing is deep-fried in shop, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Sayers the Bakers UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Sayers the Bakers UK cooks with palm oil + rapeseed oil pastry margarine and shortening in the puff/shortcrust savouries and cakes (UK bakery standard); rapeseed-oil mayonnaise in the sandwich fillings; bought-in coated items (nuggets, wedges) are par-fried in a rapeseed or sunflower blend; nothing is deep-fried in shop, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Sayers the Bakers UK?
Gingerbread Man is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Sayers the Bakers UK, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Sayers the Bakers UK?
Chicken Mayo & Lettuce Baguette is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Sayers the Bakers UK, at an estimated 6.0g 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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