Bacillus Velezensis
supplement ingredient
What is it?
Bacillus Velezensis 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
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 4 products
Products containing bacillus velezensis
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 velezensis
Is Bacillus Velezensis 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 velezensis in dog food?
Bacillus velezensis is a strain of beneficial bacteria that some manufacturers add to pet foods as a probiotic. It is one of several Bacillus species used in animal nutrition.
Is Bacillus velezensis safe for dogs?
Bacillus velezensis is considered a safe probiotic strain for dogs when included at appropriate levels. As with any new ingredient, some dogs may react differently, so speak to your vet if you notice digestive upset.
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How many UK dog foods contain bacillus velezensis?
4 UK products list bacillus velezensis as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade bacillus velezensis?
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.



