Chia Seeds
veg ingredient
What is it?
Chia Seeds is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: chia
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 163 products
Products containing chia seeds
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 chia seeds
Is Chia Seeds 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 are chia seeds in dog food?
Chia seeds are small oilseeds added for fibre, plant protein and omega fatty acids. They absorb water and can form a gel when moistened.
Can dogs digest chia seeds?
Whole chia seeds may pass through partly undigested, so they are often used ground or in small amounts. They are normally a minor ingredient within a balanced formula.
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How many UK dog foods contain chia seeds?
163 UK products list chia seeds as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is chia seeds called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as chia. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade chia seeds?
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.