Blueberries
veg · base score 1 · also listed as blueberries, blueberry, dried blueberries
What is it?
Blueberries 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
- 647 products
- Also listed as
- blueberries, blueberry, dried blueberries
Common questions about blueberries
Is Blueberries 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 blueberries?
647 UK products list blueberries as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is blueberries called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: blueberries, blueberry, dried blueberries. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade blueberries?
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.
Are blueberries safe for dogs in dog food?
Blueberries are a popular fruit ingredient in UK dog foods. They provide fibre and antioxidants. They are generally safe in the small amounts used in recipes.
What do blueberries add to dog food?
Blueberries add natural fibre and are a recognisable fruit on ingredient lists. They are often included as a source of antioxidants. Most dogs tolerate them well.
