Cellulose
fibre · base score 0.5 · also listed as cellulose
What is it?
Cellulose 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
- 204 products
- Also listed as
- cellulose
Common questions about cellulose
Is Cellulose 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 cellulose?
204 UK products list cellulose as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is cellulose called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: cellulose. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade cellulose?
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 cellulose in dog food?
Cellulose is a source of insoluble fibre derived from plant cell walls. It is used to add fibre and bulk to dog food.
Is cellulose safe for dogs?
Cellulose is generally recognised as safe and can help maintain regular bowel movements. Some dogs may need time to adjust to higher fibre foods.
