Cranberries
veg · base score 1 · also listed as cranberries, cranberry, dehydrated cranberry, dried cranberry, dried cranberries, red cranberry, airelle rouge, vaccinium vitis-idaea, cranberry powder
What is it?
Cranberries 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
- 807 products
- Also listed as
- cranberries, cranberry, dehydrated cranberry, dried cranberry, dried cranberries, red cranberry, airelle rouge, vaccinium vitis-idaea, cranberry powder
Common questions about cranberries
Is Cranberries 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 cranberries?
807 UK products list cranberries as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is cranberries called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: cranberries, cranberry, dehydrated cranberry, dried cranberry, dried cranberries, red cranberry, airelle rouge, vaccinium vitis-idaea, cranberry powder. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade cranberries?
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 cranberries safe for dogs in dog food?
Cranberries are a familiar fruit ingredient in many UK dog foods. They provide fibre and antioxidants. They are generally safe in the small amounts used in commercial recipes, though some dogs may be sensitive to them, so speak to your vet if you have concerns.
What do cranberries add to dog food?
Cranberries contribute natural fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants. They are often added as a recognisable fruit or botanical ingredient. Manufacturers use them in small quantities alongside other plant ingredients.
