Beef lung
meat ingredient
What is it?
Beef lung is a meat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
Other names on labels: bovine lung, cow lung, beef lungs
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bovine lungs, cow lungs
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.6 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 85 products
Products containing beef lung
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 beef lung
Is Beef lung good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
What is beef lung in dog food?
Beef lung is an organ meat, also described as bovine or cow lung, that provides protein and can add variety to a dog's diet. It is typically used in air-dried, raw or cooked recipes.
Is beef lung nutritious for dogs?
Beef lung is a low-fat organ meat that contributes protein and can be part of a balanced diet. It should be fed as part of a complete food or alongside other nutrients to meet your dog's needs.
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How many UK dog foods contain beef lung?
85 UK products list beef lung as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is beef lung called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: bovine lung, cow lung, beef lungs, bovine lungs, cow lungs. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade beef lung?
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.