Dried Animal Protein
meat · base score 0.5 · also listed as dried animal protein, animal meal, dehydrated animal protein, dehydrated animal proteins, animal protein, dried animal proteins, animal protein meal
What is it?
Dried Animal Protein is a meat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 15 products
- Also listed as
- dried animal protein, animal meal, dehydrated animal protein, dehydrated animal proteins, animal protein, dried animal proteins, animal protein meal
Common questions about dried animal protein
Is Dried Animal Protein 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 dried animal protein?
15 UK products list dried animal protein as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is dried animal protein called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: dried animal protein, animal meal, dehydrated animal protein, dehydrated animal proteins, animal protein, dried animal proteins, animal protein meal. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade dried animal protein?
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 dried animal protein in dog food?
Dried animal protein is a rendered, dehydrated animal product used as a concentrated protein source in dry dog foods. It provides amino acids and minerals, though the exact composition can vary between manufacturers.
Is dried animal protein the same as meat meal?
Dried animal protein and meat meal are similar rendered ingredients, though definitions and processing standards may differ by manufacturer and country. Check the individual product label or contact the manufacturer for details.
