Glucosamine
supplement · base score 1 · also listed as glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine, glucosamina sulfato, glucosamine sulphate
What is it?
Glucosamine 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
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 906 products
- Also listed as
- glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine, glucosamina sulfato, glucosamine sulphate
Common questions about glucosamine
Is Glucosamine 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 glucosamine?
906 UK products list glucosamine as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is glucosamine called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine, glucosamina sulfato, glucosamine sulphate. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade glucosamine?
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 glucosamine in dog food?
Glucosamine is a compound often added to foods marketed for senior dogs or active breeds. It is usually paired with chondroitin and is associated with joint maintenance. Levels in food are often lower than in supplements, so check the additives declaration or ask the manufacturer if joint support is a priority.
