Black Soldier Fly
meat · base score 1 · also listed as black soldier flies
What is it?
Black Soldier Fly is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 0 products
- Also listed as
- black soldier flies
Common questions about black soldier fly
Is Black Soldier Fly 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 black soldier fly?
None of the UK products in our database currently list black soldier fly as an ingredient.
What else is black soldier fly called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: black soldier flies. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade black soldier fly?
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 is black soldier fly in dog food?
Black soldier fly refers to protein made from the larvae of the black soldier fly, used as an alternative protein source in some dog foods. It is regarded as a sustainable ingredient that provides protein and amino acids. Some dogs may be sensitive to novel proteins, so introduce it gradually and speak to your vet if you have concerns.
No products in our database currently use this ingredient.