Diatomaceous earth
additive · base score 0.5
What is it?
Diatomaceous earth is an additive, such as a preservative, flavouring or colouring. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- additive
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 7 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about diatomaceous earth
Is Diatomaceous earth 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 diatomaceous earth?
7 UK products list diatomaceous earth as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade diatomaceous earth?
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 diatomaceous earth in dog food?
Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring powder made from fossilised algae. In dog food it is often listed as an anti-caking agent or natural preservative to keep mixtures free flowing and stable.
