Diatomaceous earth
additive ingredient
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
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 7 products
Products containing diatomaceous earth
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 diatomaceous earth
Is Diatomaceous earth 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 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.
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 above, sorted by rating.
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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.