Bentonite And Bentonite Montmorillonite
additive · base score 0.5 · also listed as bentonite
What is it?
Bentonite And Bentonite Montmorillonite is an additive, such as a preservative, flavouring or colouring. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- additive
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 3 products
- Also listed as
- bentonite
Common questions about bentonite and bentonite montmorillonite
Is Bentonite And Bentonite Montmorillonite 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 bentonite and bentonite montmorillonite?
3 UK products list bentonite and bentonite montmorillonite as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is bentonite and bentonite montmorillonite called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: bentonite. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade bentonite and bentonite montmorillonite?
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.
What is bentonite and bentonite montmorillonite in dog food?
Bentonite, also known as bentonite montmorillonite, is a type of absorbent clay sometimes used as an anti-caking agent or binder in dry dog food. It is generally recognised as safe in small amounts as a feed additive. You may see it listed as bentonite, montmorillonite or bentonite montmorillonite.
Why is bentonite montmorillonite added to dog food?
Bentonite montmorillonite helps keep dry kibble from clumping and can improve texture during manufacturing. It is not a significant source of nutrition for dogs.
