What oil does The Human Bean fry in?
The Human Bean most likely cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: Espresso drinks are dairy-based (whole/2% milk, non-fat milk, half & half) so fat is almost all dairy fat, near-zero PUFA; oat-milk shaken espresso options use commercial oat milk that typically contains added sunflower/canola oil (higher PUFA share); Bright Energy drinks and sodas are fat-free; bakery items (muffins, cookies) and the breakfast biscuit sandwich are estimated to use a soybean/vegetable oil shortening blend, typical of grab-and-go bakery/QSR biscuit supply chains (no official Human Bean nutrition PDF or allergen sheet found; nutrition figures for Snowy Mocha sourced from third-party trackers citing franchise data) (medium confidence).
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Build my orderThe Human Bean at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (0.9 g average per item, 384 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at The Human Bean
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Vanilla Smoothie | 0.0g |
| Cold Brew (Black) | 0.0g |
| Red White and Blue Shake | 0.0g |
| Sweet Victory Bright Energy (Iced, 24 oz) | 0.0g |
| Sweet Victory Bright Energy (Iced, 32 oz) | 0.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhy 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 The Human Bean 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 The Human Bean fry in?
The Human Bean most likely cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: Espresso drinks are dairy-based (whole/2% milk, non-fat milk, half & half) so fat is almost all dairy fat, near-zero PUFA; oat-milk shaken espresso options use commercial oat milk that typically contains added sunflower/canola oil (higher PUFA share); Bright Energy drinks and sodas are fat-free; bakery items (muffins, cookies) and the breakfast biscuit sandwich are estimated to use a soybean/vegetable oil shortening blend, typical of grab-and-go bakery/QSR biscuit supply chains (no official Human Bean nutrition PDF or allergen sheet found; nutrition figures for Snowy Mocha sourced from third-party trackers citing franchise data) (medium confidence).
Does The Human Bean use seed oils?
Yes. The Human Bean most likely cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is A, about 0.9 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does The Human Bean use beef tallow?
No. The Human Bean most likely cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does The Human Bean use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. The Human Bean most likely cooks with soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. The chain has not confirmed it. 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 The Human Bean?
Vanilla Smoothie (0.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Cold Brew (Black) (0.0 g) and Red White and Blue Shake (0.0 g).
Which The Human Bean item has the most seed oil?
Café Mocha (Hot, 20 oz, Oat Milk), at about 10.2 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.