Gelatin
supplement · base score 0.5 · also listed as gelatine
What is it?
Gelatin is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 59 products
- Also listed as
- gelatine
Common questions about gelatin
Is Gelatin 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 gelatin?
59 UK products list gelatin as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is gelatin called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: gelatine. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade gelatin?
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.
Why is gelatin in dog food?
Gelatin is a protein derived from collagen and is used as a gelling agent or to add protein. It appears on labels as gelatin or gelatine and is commonly found in treats and wet foods. Most dogs tolerate it well.
