Black Soldier Fly
meat ingredient
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.
Other names on labels: black soldier flies
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 2 products
Products containing black soldier fly
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 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.
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.
How many UK dog foods contain black soldier fly?
2 UK products list black soldier fly as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
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What else is black soldier fly called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as black soldier flies. We match this 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.