Bone meal
mineral ingredient
What is it?
Bone meal is a source of minerals. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 22 products
Products containing bone meal
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 bone meal
Is Bone meal good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
What is bone meal in dog food?
Bone meal is ground animal bones that provides calcium and phosphorus. It is used as a mineral source to help balance the nutritional profile of a recipe.
Is bone meal safe for dogs?
Bone meal from a reputable pet food source is processed to a safe, digestible form and supplies minerals. Some dogs with specific mineral restrictions may need a different diet, so speak to your vet if you have concerns.
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How many UK dog foods contain bone meal?
22 UK products list bone meal as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade bone meal?
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.