Why We Don't Use Seed Oils (And What We Use Instead)

Most people aren't thinking about seed oils when they're choosing food. And honestly? That makes sense — they're in everything.

What Are Seed Oils?

Seed oils are oils extracted from seeds like:

• Soybean
• Canola
• Corn
• Sunflower
• Safflower

They're widely used in processed and packaged foods because they're inexpensive, shelf-stable, neutral in flavor, and easy to scale. In other words: they work really well for large-scale food production.

→ Why They're So Common in Frozen and Packaged Foods

From a manufacturing perspective, seed oils make sense because they:

• Extend shelf life
• Improve texture and mouthfeel
• Help ingredients blend consistently
• Keep costs low

They solve a lot of production problems. But those are production problems — not necessarily food quality priorities.

The Real Question Isn't "Are They Convenient?"

It's: how do they fit into the overall quality of the food you're eating regularly?

Because for most people, seed oils aren't occasional. They show up in frozen meals, restaurant food, sauces and dressings, snacks — even foods labeled "healthy." Which means they become a repeated part of your diet without much thought.

→ The Real Question Isn't "Are They Convenient?"

Why We Made a Different Choice

We didn't remove seed oils to make a statement. We removed them because of a simple question: does this support how we want people to feel after they eat?

For us, the answer was no. So we chose a different path.

What We Use Instead (And Why It Matters)

Instead of relying on industrial seed oils, we focus on:

• Thoughtful sourcing of fats and ingredients
• Traditional cooking approaches where possible
• Keeping recipes simple enough that oils aren't needed to "fix" texture or flavor

Because when the ingredients are good enough on their own, you don't need to engineer the food around them.

→ Why We Made a Different Choice

The Fats We Actually Use

To be specific: our burritos are made with animal fats, pastured eggs, and extra virgin olive oil — and that's it.

We make our own grass-fed ghee in-house from American pasture-raised butter, so we know exactly where it comes from. Our Freedom Wrap™ uses local pastured eggs as part of what gives the tortilla its structure and richness — no seed oils needed to fake it. And our extra virgin olive oil comes from a trusted family operation in Spain we know and trust.

No avocado oil. No canola. No sunflower. No "vegetable oil." No seed-oil blends hiding in the fine print. Just thoughtfully chosen fats, simple ingredients, and a burrito you can feel good about keeping in your freezer.

Does This Mean Seed Oils Are the Only Problem in Food?

No — and that's important.

Food quality isn't one single ingredient. It's the full picture: sourcing, processing, additives, cooking practices, and how it makes you feel after. Seed oils are just one part of a much bigger system.

Why This Matters for Busy Families

Most families aren't trying to analyze every ingredient. They're just trying to feed their kids, get through the day, and make reasonably good choices without overthinking it.

So the goal isn't to create fear around food. It's to create clarity.

A Better Way to Think About It

Instead of asking "Is this perfect?" — try asking "Is this aligned with how I want to eat most of the time?"

Because consistency matters more than perfection.

What We Believe

We believe food should be made with intention, built from real ingredients, and designed to support how you feel — not just how long it lasts. That means saying no to shortcuts, even when they're common.

Where Clean Convenience Comes In

Clean convenience isn't about eliminating every possible concern from food. It's about removing the unnecessary compromises that have become normal — so you can have convenience, real ingredients, and food you actually feel good about eating, all in the same place.

The Bottom Line

Seed oils are widely used because they make food easier to produce at scale. We choose not to use them because we care more about how the food fits into real life than how easily it scales in a system.

That's the difference.

If You've Ever Wondered About This

If you've found yourself Googling "what are seed oils," "are seed oils bad for you," or "what oils are in frozen food" — you're not alone. And you're asking better questions.

This is what clean convenience looks like.