Borage oil
oil ingredient
What is it?
Borage oil is an oil or fat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: borage seed oil
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 60 products
Products containing borage oil
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 borage oil
Is Borage oil 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 borage oil in dog food?
Borage oil is a plant oil pressed from borage seeds and is often used in dog foods for its gamma linolenic acid content. It may be listed on UK labels as borage oil or borage seed oil.
Is borage oil good for dogs?
It is commonly used in foods and supplements marketed for skin and coat support. If your dog has a sensitive stomach or skin issues, speak to your vet.
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How many UK dog foods contain borage oil?
60 UK products list borage oil as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is borage oil called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as borage seed oil. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade borage oil?
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.