Cleavers
veg · base score 1 · also listed as cleavers, galium aparine, goosegrass
What is it?
Cleavers 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
- 46 products
- Also listed as
- cleavers, galium aparine, goosegrass
Common questions about cleavers
Is Cleavers 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 cleavers?
46 UK products list cleavers as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is cleavers called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: cleavers, galium aparine, goosegrass. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade cleavers?
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 cleavers in dog food?
Cleavers, also known as goosegrass or Galium aparine, is a herbaceous plant included as a botanical ingredient. It is used for its traditional herbal properties and appears under these names on labels. Speak to your vet if your dog has known plant sensitivities.
