Dried Animal Protein
meat ingredient
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.
Other names on labels: animal meal, dehydrated animal protein, dehydrated animal proteins
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animal protein, dried animal proteins, animal protein meal
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 14 products
Products containing dried animal protein
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 dried animal protein
Is Dried Animal Protein 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 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.
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How many UK dog foods contain dried animal protein?
14 UK products list dried animal protein as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is dried animal protein called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: 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.