Aniseed
veg · base score 1 · also listed as aniseed, anise
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.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 124 products
- Also listed as
- aniseed, anise
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.
How many UK dog foods contain aniseed?
124 UK products list aniseed as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is aniseed called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: aniseed, anise. 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.
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.
