Citrus Pulp
fibre · base score 0.5 · also listed as citrus pulp, dried citrus pulp
What is it?
Citrus Pulp is a fibre ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- fibre
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 35 products
- Also listed as
- citrus pulp, dried citrus pulp
Common questions about citrus pulp
Is Citrus Pulp 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 citrus pulp?
35 UK products list citrus pulp as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is citrus pulp called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: citrus pulp, dried citrus pulp. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade citrus pulp?
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 is citrus pulp used for in dog food?
Citrus pulp is the fibrous material left after oranges or other citrus fruits are juiced. It is used as a source of fibre and may appear on labels as citrus pulp or dried citrus pulp.
Is citrus pulp just filler in dog food?
Citrus pulp provides dietary fibre and helps add bulk to the stool. It is not a significant protein source, but it contributes useful fibre to the recipe.
