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).
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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 |
| Jacket Potato with Cheese | 2.0g |
| Chelsea Bun | 2.0g |
| Fresh Cream Scone | 2.0g |
| Sausage Roll | 3.0g |
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Build my orderWhat 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 |
Every Thomas the Baker UK item, ranked
All 40 items we have for Thomas the Baker UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tea | 0.0g |
| Coffee | 0.0g |
| Orange Juice | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Yorkshire Brack Slice | 1.0g |
| Cheese Straws | 2.0g |
| Jacket Potato with Cheese | 2.0g |
| Yorkshire Curd Tart | 2.0g |
| H'Eccles Cake | 2.0g |
| Chelsea Bun | 2.0g |
| Croissant | 2.0g |
| Fresh Cream Scone | 2.0g |
| Victoria Sponge Slice | 2.0g |
| Lemon Drizzle Cake Slice | 2.0g |
| Sausage Roll | 3.0g |
| Deli Cumberland Sausage Roll | 3.0g |
| Black Pudding Sausage Roll | 3.0g |
| Pork Pie | 3.0g |
| Quiche Lorraine Slice | 3.0g |
| Feta, Red Pepper & Spinach Quiche Slice | 3.0g |
| Bacon Butty | 3.0g |
| Bakewell Tart | 3.0g |
| Danish Pastry | 3.0g |
| Belgian Chocolate Millionaire's Slice | 3.0g |
| Flapjack | 3.0g |
| Steak Pie | 4.0g |
| Chicken & Mushroom Pie | 4.0g |
| Cheese & Onion Pasty | 4.0g |
| Vegetable Pasty | 4.0g |
| Chicken Bake | 4.0g |
| Ham Salad Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Jam Doughnut | 4.0g |
| Roast Beef & Onion Ciabatta | 5.0g |
| Coleslaw | 5.0g |
| Potato Salad | 5.0g |
| Chicken Salad Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Cheese & Onion Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Ham, Cheese & Mango Roll | 6.0g |
| Egg Mayonnaise Sandwich | 7.0g |
| Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich | 7.0g |
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?
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, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Thomas the Baker UK?
Quiche Lorraine Slice is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Thomas the Baker UK, at an estimated 3.0g 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. 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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