Folic acid
supplement · base score 0.8 · also listed as folic acid, folate, vitamin b9
What is it?
Folic acid is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 101 products
- Also listed as
- folic acid, folate, vitamin b9
Common questions about folic acid
Is Folic acid 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 folic acid?
101 UK products list folic acid as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is folic acid called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: folic acid, folate, vitamin b9. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade folic acid?
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.
What is folic acid in dog food?
Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, also known as vitamin B9, added to complete dog foods. It plays a role in normal cell division and blood formation. You will usually see it listed in the vitamin or trace nutrient section of the label.
