Cloves
veg · base score 1
What is it?
Cloves 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
- 3 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about cloves
Is Cloves 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 cloves?
3 UK products list cloves as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade cloves?
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.
Are cloves safe for dogs in dog food?
Cloves are an aromatic spice used in tiny amounts as a flavouring in some recipes. In the small quantities used in commercial dog food they are generally considered safe, although concentrated clove oil or large amounts are not appropriate for dogs.
Why would dog food contain cloves?
Cloves add a strong aroma and flavour that may make food more palatable, and can appear in herb or botanical blends. They are only ever used in minute amounts.
