Carob Flour
fibre · base score 0.5 · also listed as carob powder, locust bean gum
What is it?
Carob Flour 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
- 28 products
- Also listed as
- carob powder, locust bean gum
Common questions about carob flour
Is Carob Flour 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 flour?
28 UK products list carob flour as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is carob flour called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: carob powder, locust bean gum. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade carob flour?
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 is carob flour in dog food?
Carob flour is a powder made from the dried pods of the carob tree, often used as a source of fibre and natural flavouring in dog food. It is naturally caffeine-free and theobromine-free, unlike cocoa. On UK labels it may appear as carob flour or carob powder; locust bean gum (E410) is a separate ingredient made from carob seeds.
Is carob flour safe for dogs?
Carob flour is generally considered safe for dogs in the small amounts used in pet food. Some dogs may be sensitive to new ingredients, so speak to your vet if you notice any digestive upset.
