Basil
veg ingredient
What is it?
Basil is a vegetable ingredient. 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
- 166 products
Products containing basil
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 basil
Is Basil 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 basil doing in dog food?
Basil is a culinary herb added primarily for flavour and aroma. It contains small amounts of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It is used in very small quantities in most recipes.
Can dogs eat basil?
Basil is not considered toxic to dogs and is commonly used as a minor ingredient. As with any new ingredient, some dogs may be sensitive; speak to your vet if you have concerns.
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How many UK dog foods contain basil?
166 UK products list basil as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade basil?
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.