Clay
additive ingredient
What is it?
Clay is an additive, such as a preservative, flavouring or colouring. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 43 products
Products containing clay
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about clay
Is Clay good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
What is clay in dog food?
Clay, often listed as bentonite or montmorillonite, is a natural mineral additive. It may be used as an anti-caking agent or binding agent. It does not provide meaningful nutrition and is typically present in very small quantities.
How many UK dog foods contain clay?
43 UK products list clay as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
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How does Open Dog Food grade clay?
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.