Fresh Lime Juice
veg ingredient
What is it?
Fresh Lime Juice is a vegetable ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
Other names on labels: lime juice
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.6 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 16 products
Products containing fresh lime juice
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 fresh lime juice
Is Fresh Lime Juice good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
Is fresh lime juice safe for dogs?
Fresh lime juice is not toxic to dogs in the tiny amounts used in food, but it is acidic and strongly flavoured. Some dogs are sensitive to citrus, so introduce it gradually and speak to your vet if your dog has a sensitive stomach.
Why is fresh lime juice added to dog food?
It is usually included as a natural flavouring or acidity regulator rather than as a main nutrient source. It adds a sharp, fresh taste, but dogs do not need dietary vitamin C because they produce their own.
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How many UK dog foods contain fresh lime juice?
16 UK products list fresh lime juice as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is fresh lime juice called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as lime juice. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade fresh lime juice?
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.