Astaxanthin
supplement · base score 0.9 · also listed as astaxanthin, natural astaxanthin
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the supplement category and currently graded good.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.9 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 6 products
- Also listed as
- astaxanthin, natural astaxanthin
Common questions about astaxanthin
Is Astaxanthin 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 astaxanthin?
6 UK products list astaxanthin as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is astaxanthin called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: astaxanthin, natural astaxanthin. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade astaxanthin?
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.
