Grass meal
veg · base score 0.7 · also listed as grass meal, grass
What is it?
Grass meal is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.7 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 2 products
- Also listed as
- grass meal, grass
Common questions about grass meal
Is Grass meal 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 grass meal?
2 UK products list grass meal as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is grass meal called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: grass meal, grass. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade grass meal?
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 grass meal in dog food?
Grass meal is dried and ground grass included as a source of fibre and trace nutrients. It may be listed simply as "grass" or "grass meal" in the vegetable ingredients section.
Why do dogs have grass meal in their food?
Grass meal provides fibre that can contribute to normal bowel function and adds plant nutrients to the recipe. It is not a substitute for fresh grass that some dogs choose to eat, but it adds to the overall fibre content.
