Cleavers
veg ingredient
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.
Other names on labels: galium aparine, goosegrass
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 47 products
Products containing cleavers
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 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.
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.
How many UK dog foods contain cleavers?
47 UK products list cleavers as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
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What else is cleavers called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: 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.