Choline
supplement · base score 0.8 · also listed as choline chloride, choline supplement, choline
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the supplement category and currently graded good.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 98 products
- Also listed as
- choline chloride, choline supplement, choline
Common questions about choline
Is Choline 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 choline?
98 UK products list choline as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is choline called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: choline chloride, choline supplement, choline. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade choline?
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 choline in dog food?
Choline is an essential nutrient often added to dog food as choline chloride or choline bitartrate. It plays a role in cell membranes, fat metabolism and nervous system function. Complete pet foods include it to meet nutritional requirements.
Do dogs need choline in their diet?
Yes, dogs need choline as part of a balanced diet. Deficiency is rare in dogs fed a complete commercial food because manufacturers add it to meet guidelines. Do not give extra supplements unless your vet advises it.
