Apricot
veg · base score 1 · also listed as apricots
What is it?
Apricot 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
- 12 products
- Also listed as
- apricots
Common questions about apricot
Is Apricot 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 apricot?
12 UK products list apricot as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is apricot called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: apricots. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade apricot?
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.
Is apricot safe for dogs to eat?
Fresh apricot flesh can be offered occasionally, but the stone must be removed because it contains cyanogenic compounds and can cause choking or intestinal blockage. Dried apricot is much higher in sugar, so only very small amounts are suitable.
Does apricot add nutritional value to dog food?
Apricots provide fibre, vitamins and natural sugars. They are usually used in small amounts, so their overall contribution to a complete diet is modest.
