Bay Laurel
veg · base score 0.5
What is it?
Bay Laurel is a vegetable ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 1 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about bay laurel
Is Bay Laurel good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain bay laurel?
1 UK product lists bay laurel as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade bay laurel?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. 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 bay laurel safe for dogs?
Bay laurel leaves contain essential oils that can cause digestive upset if a dog eats a large amount, so only very small culinary quantities should be used. Most dogs will not be harmed by the tiny amounts used in prepared foods, but whole leaves should be kept out of reach.
Why is bay laurel in dog food?
Bay laurel is sometimes used in tiny amounts as a natural flavouring or botanical ingredient in dog food recipes. It does not provide significant nutrition and should not be a main ingredient in your dog's diet.
