Glucose Syrup
additive · base score -1
What is it?
Glucose Syrup is an additive, such as a preservative, flavouring or colouring. Graded poor: cheap, vague or of questionable value, so it drags a product’s score down.
At a glance
- Category
- additive
- Grade
- poor
- Base score
- -1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 14 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about glucose syrup
Is Glucose Syrup good for dogs?
We grade it as a poor ingredient: typically cheap, vague or of questionable nutritional value, so it drags a product’s score down. One poor ingredient does not make a food bad on its own, but a recipe built from several usually scores low.
How many UK dog foods contain glucose syrup?
14 UK products list glucose syrup as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade glucose syrup?
We grade it poor, our lowest grade, used for cheap, vague or low-value ingredients. 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 glucose syrup in dog food?
Glucose syrup is a sweet, thick liquid made from starch that is sometimes added to pet food as a flavour enhancer or binder. It is a form of sugar and contributes carbohydrates and calories. It offers little nutritional benefit beyond palatability.
Is glucose syrup bad for dogs?
Glucose syrup is not toxic to dogs, but it is an added sugar ingredient that increases carbohydrate content without adding useful nutrients. Foods high in simple sugars can contribute to weight gain if fed in excess. Check with your vet if your dog has diabetes or weight concerns.
