Alfalfa Meal
fibre · base score 0.5
What is it?
Alfalfa Meal is a fibre ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- fibre
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 32 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about alfalfa meal
Is Alfalfa Meal good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain alfalfa meal?
32 UK products list alfalfa meal as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade alfalfa meal?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What is alfalfa meal used for in dog food?
Alfalfa meal is a fibre ingredient made from dried alfalfa plants, usually labelled as "alfalfa meal." It provides fibre and some micronutrients. Some dogs may be sensitive to alfalfa, so speak to your vet if you notice any digestive issues.
Is alfalfa meal a common fibre source in dog food?
Alfalfa meal appears in many dry dog foods as a source of fibre and is usually listed as "alfalfa meal." It comes from dried alfalfa plants. Some dogs may be sensitive to it, so speak to your vet if you notice any digestive upset.
