Chokeberries
veg · base score 1 · also listed as chokeberries, dried chokeberries, aronia
What is it?
Chokeberries 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
- 11 products
- Also listed as
- chokeberries, dried chokeberries, aronia
Common questions about chokeberries
Is Chokeberries 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 chokeberries?
11 UK products list chokeberries as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is chokeberries called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: chokeberries, dried chokeberries, aronia. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade chokeberries?
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.
Are chokeberries good for dogs?
Chokeberries, also known as aronia berries, are a fruit ingredient that can provide antioxidants and fibre in small amounts. They are generally safe when included in a complete dog food at low levels. Some dogs may be sensitive to the tannins, so speak to your vet if you notice digestive upset.
What are chokeberries on a dog food label?
Chokeberries, or aronia berries, are a dark purple fruit sometimes added to dog food for their antioxidant content. They should be fed as part of a balanced diet rather than as a treat on their own. Dried chokeberries may appear simply as chokeberries or aronia on an ingredient list.
