Bay Leaf

veg ingredient

Medium

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

Base score
0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
Found in
16 products

Products containing bay leaf

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.

Fisherman's Supper Salmon with Carrots and Dill Adult Wet Dog Food78
Ruff's Recipes · Wet PateHigh meatClear label
Wild Boar and Thyme Meatballs for Dogs78
Alpha Spirit · Wet ChunksHigh meatClear label
Venison & Rosemary Meatballs78
Alpha Spirit · Wet ChunksHigh meatClear label
Country Chicken Pie with Pumpkin and Thyme77
Ruff's Recipes · Wet PateHigh meatClear label
Hunters Stew with Duck, Venison and Spinach Adult Wet76
Ruff's Recipes · Wet PateHigh meatClear label
Tasty Turkey Hash with Green Beans and Thyme76
Ruff's Recipes · Fresh ShelfHigh meatClear label
Lovely Lamb Stew with Potato and Mint Adult Wet Dog Food75
Ruff's Recipes · Wet ChunksHigh meatClear label
Shepherds Pie with Potato and Carrots Adult Wet Dog Food75
Ruff's Recipes · Fresh ShelfHigh meatClear label
One-Pot Chicken with Sweet Potato and Peas74
Ruff's Recipes · Wet PateHigh meatClear label
Puppy Turkey Casserole with Sweet Potato & Rosemary Wet Dog Food74
Ruff's Recipes · Fresh ShelfHigh meatClear label
Turkey Dinner with Courgette Tomato and Thyme Adult Wet72
Ruff's Recipes · Wet PateHigh meatClear label
Bangers and Mash with Potato and Broccoli Adult Wet Dog Food71
Ruff's Recipes · Fresh ShelfHigh meatClear label

Common questions about bay leaf

Is Bay Leaf good for dogs?

We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.

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.

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How many UK dog foods contain bay leaf?

16 UK products list bay leaf as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, 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.