What oil does The Melting Pot fry in?
The Melting Pot fries in canola oil.
In detail: Bourguignonne-style entrees are pan-fried tableside in canola oil at 375F (disclosed on Melting Pot menu PDFs as cholesterol-free, 0g trans fat); other entrees are cooked in lower-fat broths (court bouillon vegetable broth, coq au vin red-wine broth, or Caribbean mojo broth) rather than oil (meltingpot.com, restaurant dinner-menu PDFs).
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Build my orderThe Melting Pot at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Canola oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (3.7 g average per item, 16 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Canola oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at The Melting Pot
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 |
|---|---|
| Lobster Tail (broth-cooked, court bouillon) | 1.0g |
| Shrimp (broth-cooked, mojo) | 1.0g |
| Classic Alpine Cheese Fondue | 2.0g |
| Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Fondue | 2.0g |
| Premium Filet Mignon (broth-cooked) | 2.0g |
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 Melting Pot 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 Melting Pot fry in?
The Melting Pot fries in canola oil. In detail: Bourguignonne-style entrees are pan-fried tableside in canola oil at 375F (disclosed on Melting Pot menu PDFs as cholesterol-free, 0g trans fat); other entrees are cooked in lower-fat broths (court bouillon vegetable broth, coq au vin red-wine broth, or Caribbean mojo broth) rather than oil (meltingpot.com, restaurant dinner-menu PDFs).
Does The Melting Pot use seed oils?
Yes. The Melting Pot fries in canola oil. Its seed oil grade is A, about 3.7 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does The Melting Pot use beef tallow?
No. The Melting Pot fries in canola oil, not beef tallow.
Does The Melting Pot use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. The Melting Pot fries in canola 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 The Melting Pot?
Premium Filet Mignon (broth-cooked) (2.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Bacon & Bleu Spinach Salad (4.0 g) and Atlantic Salmon (broth-cooked, court bouillon) (4.0 g).
Which The Melting Pot item has the most seed oil?
California Salad with Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette, at about 8.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.