Steak ‘n Shake Embraces Seed Oil-Free Buns

Steak ‘n Shake announced a major change to its menu: seed-oil-free buns. The fast-food chain revealed that starting Monday, all their buns will exclude seed oils. Instead, they will be enriched with pure Grade AA Wisconsin butter. This update is part of a broader move to revamp their ingredients to align with the MAHA movement.

The chain, which operates around 400 locations nationwide, has made efforts to improve food quality significantly. In June, Steak ‘n Shake transitioned to grass-fed beef and started using 100% beef tallow for frying chicken tenders, onion rings, and tots.

“In my opinion, real ingredients taste better than synthetic additives,” said Michael Boes, the chain’s chief MAHA officer.

Boes highlighted the commitment to using natural ingredients in their products. The company’s website now showcases their initiative to eliminate seed oils from their offerings, including introducing cane sugar Coca-Cola and switching to a2 milk last December.

Public reaction has been largely favorable. U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., responded enthusiastically by commenting, “MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN,” on social media. One user expressed eagerness to try the revamped menu, having not visited in a while.

Seeds oils are a controversial topic in food and nutrition. These plant-based oils are common in processed foods. They have their critics, among them Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, who stands against their use. However, agencies like the American Heart Association (AHA) have endorsed their safety, noting multiple benefits.

Board-certified family physician Cate Shanahan told Fox News Digital about the potential downsides of certain seed oils. She advised avoiding what she terms “the hateful eight”—corn, canola, cottonseed, soy, sunflower, safflower, rice bran, and grapeseed oils.

The chain’s move to eliminate seed oils aligns with a growing trend of natural ingredient integration in fast food.