Breast
meat ingredient
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the meat category and currently medium.
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.7 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 5 products
Products containing breast
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 breast
Is Breast 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 does breast mean on a dog food label?
On UK labels, breast usually refers to poultry breast meat, most often chicken or turkey. It is a lean muscle meat ingredient, though it is clearer when the species is named.
Is breast meat good for dogs?
Breast meat is a lean source of protein and is easy for many dogs to digest. It is generally a welcome ingredient when it is clearly identified as chicken or turkey breast.
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How many UK dog foods contain breast?
5 UK products list breast as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade breast?
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.