Dried Thymus Vulgaris
veg · base score 0.5 · also listed as dried thyme
What is it?
Dried Thymus Vulgaris is a vegetable ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 54 products
- Also listed as
- dried thyme
Common questions about dried thymus vulgaris
Is Dried Thymus Vulgaris 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 thymus vulgaris?
54 UK products list dried thymus vulgaris as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is dried thymus vulgaris called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: dried thyme. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade dried thymus vulgaris?
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 Thymus vulgaris in dog food?
Dried Thymus vulgaris is dried thyme listed under its botanical name. It is a culinary herb sometimes added to dog food, usually in small amounts as a flavouring or botanical ingredient.
Is dried Thymus vulgaris safe for dogs?
Thyme is generally recognised as safe for dogs when used in the small quantities typical of pet food recipes. If your dog has a known sensitivity to herbs, speak to your vet.
