Bilberries
veg · base score 1 · also listed as bilberries, dried bilberries, dried bilberry, bilberry
What is it?
Bilberries is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 52 products
- Also listed as
- bilberries, dried bilberries, dried bilberry, bilberry
Common questions about bilberries
Is Bilberries 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.
How many UK dog foods contain bilberries?
52 UK products list bilberries as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is bilberries called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: bilberries, dried bilberries, dried bilberry, bilberry. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade bilberries?
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.
What are bilberries in dog food?
Bilberries are small, dark purple berries closely related to blueberries. They are used in some UK dog foods as a fruit ingredient for flavour, colour and fibre.
Are bilberries and blueberries the same in dog food?
Bilberries and blueberries are different but closely related species. Bilberries are more commonly listed on European dog food labels, while blueberries are more common on North American labels.
