Glycerine
other · base score 0.5 · also listed as glycerine, glycerol, glycerin, vegetable glycerine, rapeseed glycerine
What is it?
Glycerine is another common food ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- other
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 587 products
- Also listed as
- glycerine, glycerol, glycerin, vegetable glycerine, rapeseed glycerine
Common questions about glycerine
Is Glycerine 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 glycerine?
587 UK products list glycerine as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is glycerine called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: glycerine, glycerol, glycerin, vegetable glycerine, rapeseed glycerine. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade glycerine?
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.
What is glycerine doing in dog food?
Glycerine is a humectant that helps keep soft or moist foods from drying out and can improve texture. It is also used as a sweetener and may appear on labels as 'glycerine', 'glycerol' or 'vegetable glycerine'.
Is glycerine safe for dogs?
Glycerine is recognised as a common food ingredient and is generally regarded as safe in the small amounts used in dog food. It provides no meaningful protein or vitamins, so it is typically used for texture rather than nutrition.
