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What oil does Hot Head Burritos fry in?

Hot Head Burritos cooks with soybean oil.

In detail: Soybean oil (grilled proteins, chips); soybean oil in flour tortillas.

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Hot Head Burritos at a glance

Fry oil (US)Soybean oil
Seed oilsYes
Beef tallowNo
Peanut oilNo
Seed oil gradeC (7.3 g average per item, 90 items)
Is it a seed oil?Soybean oil: Yes
CHigh Risk: 7.3g avg PUFA/item across 90 items

The 5 cleanest things to order at Hot Head Burritos

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.

ItemPUFA
Pork Verde Bowl3.7g
Taco with Chicken4.0g
Taco with Steak4.0g
Taco with Taco Meat4.0g
Taco with Pork4.0g

Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.

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Why the frying oil matters

Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Hot Head Burritos report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.

Frequently asked

What oil does Hot Head Burritos fry in?

Hot Head Burritos cooks with soybean oil. In detail: Soybean oil (grilled proteins, chips); soybean oil in flour tortillas.

Does Hot Head Burritos use seed oils?

Yes. Hot Head Burritos cooks with soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is C, about 7.3 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.

Does Hot Head Burritos use beef tallow?

No. Hot Head Burritos cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow.

Does Hot Head Burritos use peanut oil?

Not that we can find. Hot Head Burritos cooks with soybean oil. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.

What is the lowest seed oil order at Hot Head Burritos?

Pork Verde Bowl (3.7 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Taco with Chicken (4.0 g) and Taco with Steak (4.0 g).

Which Hot Head Burritos item has the most seed oil?

Nachos with Steak, at about 22.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.

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