Blackberries
veg ingredient
What is it?
Blackberries is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: blackberry
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 90 products
Products containing blackberries
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 blackberries
Is Blackberries 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.
Can dogs eat blackberries?
Yes, ripe blackberries are generally safe for dogs in moderation and may appear in dog food as blackberries or dried blackberries. They supply fibre, vitamins and antioxidants, but their natural sugars mean they should be fed in small amounts.
What are blackberries doing in dog food?
Blackberries are used as a minor fruit ingredient to add flavour, fibre and micronutrients. They are not a primary protein source and should be part of a balanced recipe.
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How many UK dog foods contain blackberries?
90 UK products list blackberries as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is blackberries called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as blackberry. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade blackberries?
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.