Caraway
veg · base score 1 · also listed as caraway, dried caraway, organic caraway
What is it?
Caraway is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 38 products
- Also listed as
- caraway, dried caraway, organic caraway
Common questions about caraway
Is Caraway 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 caraway?
38 UK products list caraway as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is caraway called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: caraway, dried caraway, organic caraway. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade caraway?
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 caraway in dog food?
Caraway is a herb and spice from the carrot family that is sometimes added to dog foods as a botanical ingredient. It appears on labels as caraway, dried caraway or organic caraway.
Is caraway safe for dogs?
Caraway is generally considered safe for dogs in the small amounts used in commercial pet foods. Some dogs may be sensitive to herbs and spices, so introduce new recipes gradually and speak to your vet if any issues arise.
