Calendula
veg ingredient
What is it?
Calendula 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: dried calendula, marigold, marigold flowers
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dried marigold flowers, dried marigold
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 378 products
Products containing calendula
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 calendula
Is Calendula 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 calendula in dog food?
Calendula, also known as marigold, is a flower whose dried petals are added as a botanical ingredient. It is used for natural colouring, mild flavour and antioxidant content.
Is calendula safe for dogs?
Calendula petals used as a food ingredient are generally regarded as safe for dogs. Calendula extracts, tinctures or concentrated supplements should be discussed with your vet before use.
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How many UK dog foods contain calendula?
378 UK products list calendula as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is calendula called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: dried calendula, marigold, marigold flowers, dried marigold flowers, dried marigold. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade calendula?
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.