Green-Lipped Mussel
supplement ingredient
What is it?
Green-Lipped Mussel 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.
Other names on labels: green lipped mussel, green-lipped mussel (dried), glm
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green-lipped mussel extract, perna canaliculus, green lipped mussel extract, green lipped mussel meal, green lipped mussel powder, perna canaliculus powder, green mussel lip, green mussel powder, dried green lipped mussels, green lipped mussels, new zealand green lipped mussel, new zealand green lipped mussel extract, new zealand green mussel, ground green-lipped mussel (0.2%), ground green-lipped mussel, green-lipped mussel meat powder, green lipped mussel meat powder, glm powder
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 374 products
Products containing green-lipped mussel
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about green-lipped mussel
Is Green-Lipped Mussel 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.
Can dogs be sensitive to green-lipped mussel?
Some dogs may react to shellfish ingredients, including green-lipped mussel. If your dog has a known shellfish sensitivity, speak to your vet before choosing a food that contains it.
How many UK dog foods contain green-lipped mussel?
374 UK products list green-lipped mussel as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
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What else is green-lipped mussel called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: green lipped mussel, green-lipped mussel (dried), glm, green-lipped mussel extract, perna canaliculus, green lipped mussel extract, green lipped mussel meal, green lipped mussel powder, perna canaliculus powder, green mussel lip, green mussel powder, dried green lipped mussels, green lipped mussels, new zealand green lipped mussel, new zealand green lipped mussel extract, new zealand green mussel, ground green-lipped mussel (0.2%), ground green-lipped mussel, green-lipped mussel meat powder, green lipped mussel meat powder, glm powder. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade green-lipped mussel?
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.