Upper Crust UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Upper Crust UK cooks with: no in-store deep fryer; PUFA comes from rapeseed-oil mayonnaise and dressings, rapeseed/palm pastry fats, and bought-in fried components (hash browns, falafel, onion bhaji) fried in sunflower or rapeseed oil. Across the 35 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Upper Crust 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: Bacon & Egg Breakfast Baguette + Chocolate Chip Cookie + Americano, 7.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pain au Chocolat | 1.0g |
| Bacon Breakfast Baguette | 3.0g |
| Sausage Breakfast Baguette | 4.0g |
| Bacon & Egg Breakfast Baguette | 4.0g |
| Cheese & Ham Toastie | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Upper Crust UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Onion Bhaji & Houmous Baguette | 10.0g |
| Coronation Chicken & Cucumber Baguette | 9.0g |
| Tuna Mayo & Cucumber Baguette | 8.0g |
| BLT Baguette | 8.0g |
| Egg & Tomato Baguette | 8.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Upper Crust UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Upper Crust UK cooks with: no in-store deep fryer; PUFA comes from rapeseed-oil mayonnaise and dressings, rapeseed/palm pastry fats, and bought-in fried components (hash browns, falafel, onion bhaji) fried in sunflower or rapeseed oil. Across the 35 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Upper Crust UK cook with?
Our research indicates: no in-store deep fryer; PUFA comes from rapeseed-oil mayonnaise and dressings, rapeseed/palm pastry fats, and bought-in fried components (hash browns, falafel, onion bhaji) fried in sunflower or rapeseed oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Upper Crust UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Upper Crust UK cooks with no in-store deep fryer; PUFA comes from rapeseed-oil mayonnaise and dressings, rapeseed/palm pastry fats, and bought-in fried components (hash browns, falafel, onion bhaji) fried in sunflower or rapeseed oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Upper Crust UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Upper Crust UK cooks with no in-store deep fryer; PUFA comes from rapeseed-oil mayonnaise and dressings, rapeseed/palm pastry fats, and bought-in fried components (hash browns, falafel, onion bhaji) fried in sunflower or rapeseed oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Upper Crust UK?
Pain au Chocolat is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Upper Crust UK, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Upper Crust UK?
Onion Bhaji & Houmous Baguette is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Upper Crust UK, at an estimated 10.0g 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 Upper Crust 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.