Chicken Stomachs
meat · base score 0.5 · also listed as poultry stomachs
What is it?
Chicken Stomachs is a meat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 10 products
- Also listed as
- poultry stomachs
Common questions about chicken stomachs
Is Chicken Stomachs 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 chicken stomachs?
10 UK products list chicken stomachs as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is chicken stomachs called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: poultry stomachs. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade chicken stomachs?
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 are chicken stomachs in dog food?
Chicken stomachs, also known as gizzards, are the muscular digestive organs of poultry. They are a lean, protein rich ingredient that may be used raw, cooked, or dried in dog food. On UK labels you may see them listed as chicken stomachs or poultry stomachs.
Are chicken stomachs safe for dogs?
They are generally regarded as a nutritious offal or meaty ingredient when sourced and prepared properly. Some dogs with poultry sensitivities may not tolerate them; speak to your vet.
