Gizzard
meat · base score 1 · also listed as gizzard, poultry gizzard, gizzards, gizzards necks
What is it?
Gizzard 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
- 26 products
- Also listed as
- gizzard, poultry gizzard, gizzards, gizzards necks
Common questions about gizzard
Is Gizzard 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 gizzard?
26 UK products list gizzard as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is gizzard called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: gizzard, poultry gizzard, gizzards, gizzards necks. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade gizzard?
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 gizzard in dog food?
Gizzard is a muscular part of a bird's digestive system and is classed as an offal or meat ingredient. It provides protein and is often included in recipes that use the whole bird.
Is gizzard good for dogs?
Gizzard is a natural, recognisable animal ingredient that contributes protein and nutrients. It is generally well accepted by dogs when included as part of a balanced diet.
