Carcass
meat · base score 0.5 · also listed as carcass*, carcase
What is it?
Carcass is a meat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 18 products
- Also listed as
- carcass*, carcase
Common questions about carcass
Is Carcass 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 carcass?
18 UK products list carcass as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is carcass called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: carcass*, carcase. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade carcass?
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 does carcass mean on a dog food label?
Carcass, sometimes listed as carcase, refers to the parts of an animal that remain after the more desirable cuts have been removed. It typically includes muscle meat, connective tissue and bone, and provides protein and minerals.
Is carcass a good ingredient in dog food?
Carcass can be a useful and nutritionally adequate source of animal protein in a complete dog food. The quality can vary between products, so check how clearly it is named and where it appears on the ingredient list.
