Aniseed
veg ingredient
What is it?
Aniseed is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: anise, pimpinella anisum, anise seed
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 131 products
Products containing aniseed
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 aniseed
Is Aniseed 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.
Why do some dog foods contain aniseed?
Aniseed has a strong, sweet liquorice-like scent that some dogs find appealing, so it is sometimes used to improve palatability. It does not provide significant nutrition and is usually a minor ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain aniseed?
131 UK products list aniseed as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
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What else is aniseed called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: anise, pimpinella anisum, anise seed. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade aniseed?
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.