Calcium Sulphate

mineral · base score 0.5

Medium

What is it?

Calcium Sulphate is a source of minerals. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.

At a glance

Category
mineral
Grade
medium
Base score
0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
Found in
4 products
Also listed as
-

Common questions about calcium sulphate

Is Calcium Sulphate good for dogs?

It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.

How many UK dog foods contain calcium sulphate?

4 UK products list calcium sulphate as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.

How does Open Dog Food grade calcium sulphate?

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.

What is calcium sulphate used for in dog food?

Calcium sulphate is a mineral supplement that provides calcium, which is needed for bone and teeth structure. It may also act as a firming agent or anti-caking agent in wet foods and treats. It is considered safe at typical inclusion levels.

Products containing calcium sulphate