Bitter Orange
veg · base score 0.5 · also listed as seville orange, citrus aurantium, sour orange
What is it?
Bitter Orange is a vegetable ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 1 products
- Also listed as
- seville orange, citrus aurantium, sour orange
Common questions about bitter orange
Is Bitter Orange 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 bitter orange?
1 UK product lists bitter orange as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is bitter orange called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: seville orange, citrus aurantium, sour orange. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade bitter orange?
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 Bitter Orange in dog food?
Bitter Orange, also called Seville orange, is a citrus ingredient sometimes added to dog foods for flavour or aromatic compounds. It is used in small quantities and is generally considered safe for dogs at typical inclusion levels. Citrus can be acidic, so some dogs with sensitive stomachs may not tolerate it well.
Is Bitter Orange safe for dogs?
Bitter Orange is used in very small amounts in some pet foods and is generally regarded as safe. Some dogs may be sensitive to citrus, so watch for any signs of digestive upset and speak to your vet if you have concerns.
