Starbucks Is Looking to Remove Seed Oils From Some of Its Food Products
The coffee giant is also launching a new egg bite made with avocado oil.
Canola oil, a seed oil made by , is used in several Starbucks food items in the U.S., from the popular egg white and roasted red pepper bites to its sandwiches. But that may soon change.
that the coffeehouse is exploring how to remove seed oils, including canola, from its lineup. A Starbucks spokesperson told the outlet that the company is also adding a new egg bite option to its menu made with avocado oil.
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Last month, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol met with the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to discuss health and the company’s menu. Seed oils are a top talking point for Kennedy, which he says are ultra-processed and linked to . His administration suggests , or rendered beef fat, instead of seed oils.
Salad chain and burger chain Steak ‘n Shake have already made the switch.
“We have made a commitment to remove seed oils from our restaurants,” Steak ‘n Shake . “Our fries, onion rings and chicken tenders are now cooked in 100% beef tallow in our restaurants.”
Yesterday, I met with CEO Brian Niccol, who shared the company’s plans to further MAHA its menu. I was pleased to learn that Starbucks’ food and beverages already avoid artificial dyes, artificial flavors, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, and other…
— Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy)
Still, scientists say seed oils are in moderation, and the that when substituted for fats or oils high in saturated fat, like beef tallow, using canola oil may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
There have also been a number of that indicate seed oils do not impact , Bloomberg notes.
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Canola oil, a seed oil made by , is used in several Starbucks food items in the U.S., from the popular egg white and roasted red pepper bites to its sandwiches. But that may soon change.
that the coffeehouse is exploring how to remove seed oils, including canola, from its lineup. A Starbucks spokesperson told the outlet that the company is also adding a new egg bite option to its menu made with avocado oil.
Related: Starbucks Is Hiring a ‘Global Content Creator’ to Travel, Drink Coffee, and Get Paid Six Figures
