Chondroitin
supplement · base score 1 · also listed as chondroitin, chondroitin sulphate, chondritin, chondroitin sulfate
What is it?
Chondroitin is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 805 products
- Also listed as
- chondroitin, chondroitin sulphate, chondritin, chondroitin sulfate
Common questions about chondroitin
Is Chondroitin 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 chondroitin?
805 UK products list chondroitin as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is chondroitin called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: chondroitin, chondroitin sulphate, chondritin, chondroitin sulfate. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade chondroitin?
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 does chondroitin do in dog food?
Chondroitin is frequently included alongside glucosamine in recipes aimed at supporting cartilage and joint structure. It is sourced from animal cartilage such as shark or bovine tissue. As with glucosamine, food inclusion rates are usually modest compared with standalone supplements.
