Chicory
veg · base score 1 · also listed as chicory, dried chicory, cichorium intybus, dried vegetables (chicory), dehydrated vegetables
What is it?
Chicory 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
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 247 products
- Also listed as
- chicory, dried chicory, cichorium intybus, dried vegetables (chicory), dehydrated vegetables
Common questions about chicory
Is Chicory 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 chicory?
247 UK products list chicory as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is chicory called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: chicory, dried chicory, cichorium intybus, dried vegetables (chicory), dehydrated vegetables. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade chicory?
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 chicory in dog food?
Chicory root or leafy chicory may be included as a source of fibre and is sometimes added for its prebiotic inulin content. Some manufacturers list it as dried chicory or cichorium intybus on labels.
Is chicory good for dogs?
Chicory is a digestible vegetable ingredient for many dogs. Some dogs are sensitive to high-fibre additions, so speak to your vet if unsure.
