Burdock Root
veg ingredient
What is it?
Burdock Root is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: burdock
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 109 products
Products containing burdock root
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 burdock root
Is Burdock Root 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 burdock root in dog food?
Burdock root is a plant ingredient sometimes used as a source of fibre and prebiotic carbohydrates. It appears on UK labels as burdock root or simply burdock. It is generally used in small amounts within complete recipes.
Is burdock root safe for dogs?
Burdock root is considered safe for dogs when included at appropriate levels in pet food. Some dogs may be sensitive to new plant ingredients; speak to your vet.
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How many UK dog foods contain burdock root?
109 UK products list burdock root as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is burdock root called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as burdock. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade burdock root?
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.