Boswellia Serrata
supplement · base score 1 · also listed as boswellia serrata, boswellia, frankincense, dried boswellia serrata
What is it?
Boswellia Serrata is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 28 products
- Also listed as
- boswellia serrata, boswellia, frankincense, dried boswellia serrata
Common questions about boswellia serrata
Is Boswellia Serrata 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 boswellia serrata?
28 UK products list boswellia serrata as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is boswellia serrata called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: boswellia serrata, boswellia, frankincense, dried boswellia serrata. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade boswellia serrata?
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 Boswellia serrata in dog food?
Boswellia serrata is a plant resin, also known as frankincense, often added to dog foods and supplements as a botanical ingredient. It may appear on labels as boswellia, dried boswellia serrata, or frankincense. We recognise it as a real, named supplement ingredient.
