Bacillus Subtilis
supplement ingredient
What is it?
Bacillus Subtilis is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 11 products
Products containing bacillus subtilis
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 bacillus subtilis
Is Bacillus Subtilis 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 Bacillus Subtilis in dog food?
Bacillus subtilis is a species of bacteria sometimes added to dog food as a probiotic ingredient. It can appear on labels as a specific microorganism strain. It is generally considered safe for dogs, but speak to your vet if your dog has a compromised immune system or digestive condition.
How many UK dog foods contain bacillus subtilis?
11 UK products list bacillus subtilis as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
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How does Open Dog Food grade bacillus subtilis?
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.