Dehydrated Chicken and Turkey

meat ingredient

Medium

What is it?

We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the meat category and currently medium.

Other names on labels: dried chicken and turkey, chicken and turkey meal

At a glance

Base score
0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
Found in
33 products

Products containing dehydrated chicken and turkey

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 dehydrated chicken and turkey

Is Dehydrated Chicken and Turkey good for dogs?

We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.

What is dehydrated chicken and turkey in dog food?

Dehydrated chicken and turkey is poultry meat that has had most of its moisture removed, creating a concentrated protein ingredient. On UK labels it may also be called dried chicken and turkey or chicken and turkey meal.

Is dehydrated chicken and turkey the same as meat meal?

Yes, it is similar to a poultry meal, because the moisture has been removed to concentrate the protein. The exact naming depends on the manufacturer and labelling standards.

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How many UK dog foods contain dehydrated chicken and turkey?

33 UK products list dehydrated chicken and turkey as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.

What else is dehydrated chicken and turkey called on labels?

Manufacturers list it under several names: dried chicken and turkey, chicken and turkey meal. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.

How does Open Dog Food grade dehydrated chicken and turkey?

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.