Thomas the Baker UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Thomas the Baker UK cooks with: no deep fryers in most shops; puff/short pastry made with butter plus palm-and-rapeseed vegetable fat; mayonnaise-based sandwich fillings and salads use rapeseed oil; jam doughnuts fried in rapeseed oil. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Thomas the Baker 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: Jacket Potato with Cheese + Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Yorkshire Brack Slice | 1.0g |
| Cheese Straws | 2.0g |
| Jacket Potato with Cheese | 2.0g |
| Yorkshire Curd Tart | 2.0g |
| Chelsea Bun | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Thomas the Baker UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Egg Mayonnaise Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Chicken Salad Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Cheese & Onion Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Ham, Cheese & Mango Roll | 6.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Thomas the Baker UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Thomas the Baker UK cooks with: no deep fryers in most shops; puff/short pastry made with butter plus palm-and-rapeseed vegetable fat; mayonnaise-based sandwich fillings and salads use rapeseed oil; jam doughnuts fried in rapeseed oil. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Thomas the Baker UK cook with?
Our research indicates: no deep fryers in most shops; puff/short pastry made with butter plus palm-and-rapeseed vegetable fat; mayonnaise-based sandwich fillings and salads use rapeseed oil; jam doughnuts fried in rapeseed oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Thomas the Baker UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Thomas the Baker UK cooks with no deep fryers in most shops; puff/short pastry made with butter plus palm-and-rapeseed vegetable fat; mayonnaise-based sandwich fillings and salads use rapeseed oil; jam doughnuts fried in rapeseed oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Thomas the Baker UK seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Thomas the Baker UK cooks with no deep fryers in most shops; puff/short pastry made with butter plus palm-and-rapeseed vegetable fat; mayonnaise-based sandwich fillings and salads use rapeseed oil; jam doughnuts fried in rapeseed oil, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Thomas the Baker UK?
Yorkshire Brack Slice is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Thomas the Baker UK, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Thomas the Baker UK?
Egg Mayonnaise Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Thomas the Baker UK, at an estimated 7.0g 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 Thomas the Baker 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.