Dehydrated anchoveta
meat · base score 0.7 · also listed as anchoveta
What is it?
Dehydrated anchoveta is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.7 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 3 products
- Also listed as
- anchoveta
Common questions about dehydrated anchoveta
Is Dehydrated anchoveta 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 dehydrated anchoveta?
3 UK products list dehydrated anchoveta as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is dehydrated anchoveta called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: anchoveta. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade dehydrated anchoveta?
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 dehydrated anchoveta in dog food?
Dehydrated anchoveta is dried fish, usually a small species related to anchovies, used as a concentrated source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. It is listed as a named fish ingredient on labels.
Can dehydrated anchoveta cause problems for dogs with fish allergies?
Because it is a fish ingredient, dehydrated anchoveta may not suit dogs with fish allergies or sensitivities. If your dog has reacted to fish before, speak to your vet before choosing a food containing anchoveta.
