Carob Bean Meal
fibre · base score 0.5 · also listed as carob bean meal, dried carob bean meal, carob meal
What is it?
Carob Bean Meal is a fibre ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- fibre
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 17 products
- Also listed as
- carob bean meal, dried carob bean meal, carob meal
Common questions about carob bean meal
Is Carob Bean Meal 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 carob bean meal?
17 UK products list carob bean meal as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is carob bean meal called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: carob bean meal, dried carob bean meal, carob meal. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade carob bean meal?
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.
Why is carob bean meal added to dog food?
Carob bean meal is a source of dietary fibre that can help add bulk and support regular digestion. It comes from the seeds of the carob tree and is not toxic to dogs.
Is carob bean meal the same as chocolate for dogs?
No, carob contains no theobromine or caffeine, so it is not harmful in the way chocolate can be. It is sometimes used as a flavouring or fibre ingredient in treats and foods.
