Tasha's South Africa Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Tasha's South Africa cooks with: sunflower and palm oil (estimated). Across the 52 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Tasha's South Africa
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: Classic French Toast, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fruit Salad | 0.2g |
| Citrus Sunrise (V) | 1.0g |
| Oats | 1.0g |
| Side Green Salad | 1.0g |
| Plain Omelette | 2.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Tasha's South Africa
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Beef Burger | 14.0g |
| Schnitzel Sarmie | 12.0g |
| Parmesan & Couscous Crusted Chicken | 12.0g |
| Chips | 12.0g |
| tashas® Caesar | 9.0g |
Every Tasha's South Africa item, ranked
All 52 items we have for Tasha's South Africa, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Coke | 0.0g |
| Sparkling Water | 0.0g |
| Coke Light | 0.0g |
| Still Water | 0.0g |
| Fruit Salad | 0.2g |
| Rice | 0.3g |
| Green Goddess | 0.3g |
| Cino Freezo | 0.3g |
| Berry Acai | 0.5g |
| Citrus Sunrise (V) | 1.0g |
| Oats | 1.0g |
| Side Butternut | 1.0g |
| Pepper Sauce | 1.0g |
| Side Broccoli | 1.0g |
| Prego Sauce | 1.0g |
| Mushroom Sauce | 1.0g |
| Side Green Salad | 1.0g |
| Plain Omelette | 2.0g |
| Side Greek Salad | 2.0g |
| Old School Omelette | 3.0g |
| Salmon Scramble | 3.0g |
| Sweetcorn Scramble | 3.0g |
| Mini Breakfast | 3.0g |
| Ninetta’s Napoletana (V) | 3.0g |
| Arrabbiata (V) | 3.0g |
| Crushed Baby Potatoes | 3.0g |
| Classic French Toast | 4.0g |
| Livers on Toast | 4.0g |
| Peanut Protein | 4.0g |
| Slice of cake | 4.0g |
| Classic Breakfast | 5.0g |
| Hummus Toastie | 5.0g |
| Lemon Chicken | 5.0g |
| Bolognese | 5.0g |
| Chopped House Salad (V) | 6.0g |
| Halloumi Salad | 6.0g |
| Whole Wheat Chicken Wrap | 6.0g |
| Prego | 6.0g |
| Butternut Salad (V) | 6.0g |
| Sao Paulo | 6.0g |
| The South African | 6.0g |
| The Greenland | 6.0g |
| Baked meat pasta | 6.0g |
| The Steak Dip | 7.0g |
| Steak | 8.0g |
| Savvas Chicken Pasta | 8.0g |
| tashas® Caesar | 9.0g |
| Creamy Pesto | 9.0g |
| Schnitzel Sarmie | 12.0g |
| Parmesan & Couscous Crusted Chicken | 12.0g |
| Chips | 12.0g |
| Beef Burger | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Tasha's South Africa use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Tasha's South Africa cooks with: sunflower and palm oil (estimated). Across the 52 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Tasha's South Africa cook with?
Our research indicates: undisclosed; the chain publishes no frying-oil or ingredient statement. South African restaurant kitchens and fryers run on sunflower oil or palm olein; estimates use sunflower (the higher-PUFA candidate) per the higher-number rule. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Tasha's South Africa use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Tasha's South Africa cooks with sunflower and palm oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Tasha's South Africa seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Tasha's South Africa cooks with sunflower and palm oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Tasha's South Africa?
Fruit Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Tasha's South Africa, at an estimated 0.2g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Tasha's South Africa?
Beef Burger is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Tasha's South Africa, at an estimated 14.0g 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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