Corn flour
carb · base score 0.5 · also listed as maize flour
What is it?
Corn flour is a carbohydrate (starch/filler) ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- carb
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 80 products
- Also listed as
- maize flour
Common questions about corn flour
Is Corn flour 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 corn flour?
80 UK products list corn flour as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is corn flour called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: maize flour. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade corn flour?
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 corn flour in dog food?
Corn flour, also labelled as maize flour, is a finely ground starch made from corn. It is used as a carbohydrate source and to help bind kibble. It is a common ingredient in many dry dog foods.
Is corn flour suitable for dogs with sensitive stomachs?
Corn flour suits most dogs as a carbohydrate source. Some dogs are sensitive to corn or maize ingredients, so speak to your vet if you suspect a food sensitivity.
