Beta-Glucans
supplement ingredient
What is it?
Beta-Glucans is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: beta-glucan, beta glucans, beta glucan
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glucan, glucane, beta-glucans and nucleotides, nucleotides
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 143 products
Products containing beta-glucans
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 beta-glucans
Is Beta-Glucans good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
What are beta-glucans in dog food?
Beta-glucans are soluble fibres sourced from yeast, oats or other plants and are sometimes added to dog foods. They are not an essential nutrient but may be included for specific dietary purposes.
Are beta-glucans safe for dogs?
Beta-glucans are generally recognised as safe for dogs when used at appropriate levels in a complete food. Some dogs may experience digestive changes with added fibre; speak to your vet if you have concerns.
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How many UK dog foods contain beta-glucans?
143 UK products list beta-glucans as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is beta-glucans called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: beta-glucan, beta glucans, beta glucan, glucan, glucane, beta-glucans and nucleotides, nucleotides. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade beta-glucans?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. 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.