Carnitine
supplement ingredient
What is it?
Carnitine is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 32 products
Products containing carnitine
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 carnitine
Is Carnitine 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 carnitine in dog food?
Carnitine is a compound that helps transport fatty acids within cells for energy production. On UK pet food labels it is usually listed as L-carnitine and is added as a supplement, particularly in recipes aimed at weight management or senior dogs. It is a real, recognisable nutrient rather than a filler ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain carnitine?
32 UK products list carnitine as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
Show 1 more question
How does Open Dog Food grade carnitine?
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.