Borage oil
oil · base score 1 · also listed as borage seed oil
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.
At a glance
- Category
- oil
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 57 products
- Also listed as
- borage seed oil
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.
How many UK dog foods contain borage oil?
57 UK products list borage oil as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is borage oil called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: borage seed oil. We match all of these 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.
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.
