Bay Leaf
veg · base score 0.5
What is it?
Bay Leaf 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
- 17 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about bay leaf
Is Bay Leaf 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 leaf?
17 UK products list bay leaf as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade bay leaf?
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 Leaf safe for dogs in food?
Bay Leaf is generally used in very small quantities in dog food and is considered safe at typical inclusion levels. It is usually added as a dried or powdered herb. If your dog shows any signs of sensitivity, speak to your vet.
What is Bay Leaf doing in my dog's food?
Bay Leaf is a herb added mainly for flavour or as a botanical ingredient. It appears in small amounts on UK dog food labels. It does not contribute significant nutrition.
