Gelatin

supplement ingredient

Medium

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.

Other names on labels: gelatine

At a glance

Base score
0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
Found in
65 products

Products containing gelatin

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 gelatin

Is Gelatin good for dogs?

We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.

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.

How many UK dog foods contain gelatin?

65 UK products list gelatin as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.

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What else is gelatin called on labels?

Manufacturers can also list it as gelatine. We match this 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.