Egg
meat · base score 1 · also listed as egg, eggs, whole egg, vollei, whole eggs
What is it?
Egg is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 335 products
- Also listed as
- egg, eggs, whole egg, vollei, whole eggs
Common questions about egg
Is Egg good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain egg?
335 UK products list egg as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is egg called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: egg, eggs, whole egg, vollei, whole eggs. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade egg?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. 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.
Is egg a good ingredient in dog food?
Egg provides a highly digestible source of complete protein and essential amino acids. It often appears on UK labels as egg, whole egg or whole eggs.
Can dogs be allergic to eggs?
Some dogs are sensitive to egg proteins; speak to your vet if you see signs of a reaction. For most dogs, egg is a nutritious ingredient that is put to good use.
