Chervil
veg · base score 0.7 · also listed as kerbel, anthriscus cerefolium
What is it?
Chervil is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.7 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 5 products
- Also listed as
- kerbel, anthriscus cerefolium
Common questions about chervil
Is Chervil 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.
How many UK dog foods contain chervil?
5 UK products list chervil as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is chervil called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: kerbel, anthriscus cerefolium. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade chervil?
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.
What is chervil in dog food?
Chervil is a leafy herb related to parsley, used as a vegetable ingredient to add flavour, fibre and trace vitamins. It appears on labels as anthriscus cerefolium or simply chervil.
Is chervil safe for dogs?
Chervil is generally considered safe when used as a minor culinary herb in dog food. Some dogs are sensitive to aromatic herbs, so speak to your vet if you notice any signs of intolerance.
