Amaranth
carb ingredient
What is it?
Amaranth is a carbohydrate (starch/filler) ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: ground amaranth
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 31 products
Products containing amaranth
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about amaranth
Is Amaranth good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
What is amaranth in dog food?
Amaranth is a gluten-free pseudocereal used as a carbohydrate source. It provides fibre, plant protein and minerals. On UK labels it may appear as amaranth or ground amaranth.
Can amaranth cause sensitivities in dogs?
Amaranth is not a common allergen, though some dogs may be sensitive to any new ingredient. Introduce it gradually and speak to your vet if you notice signs of sensitivity.
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How many UK dog foods contain amaranth?
31 UK products list amaranth as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is amaranth called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as ground amaranth. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade amaranth?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. 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.