Bone
mineral ingredient
What is it?
Bone is a source of minerals. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
Other names on labels: chicken bone, finely minced bone, meaty bone
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lamb bone, beef bone, minced bone
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 312 products
Products containing bone
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
Is Bone good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
Is bone in dog food safe for dogs?
Finely ground bone is a source of calcium and phosphorus in some UK dog foods. It is processed to reduce splintering risk. Always check the label to see what type of bone is used.
What does bone add to dog food?
Bone contributes minerals such as calcium and phosphorus. In commercial foods it is usually minced or processed. It is different from feeding cooked bones at home.
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How many UK dog foods contain bone?
312 UK products list bone as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is bone called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: chicken bone, finely minced bone, meaty bone, lamb bone, beef bone, minced bone. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade bone?
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.