Haddock
meat ingredient
What is it?
Haddock is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: freshly prepared haddock
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 56 products
Products containing haddock
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 haddock
Is Haddock 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.
Is haddock a good source of protein for dogs?
Haddock is a white fish that provides protein and is often used as an alternative to chicken or beef. It is generally easy to digest for many dogs. Some dogs with fish sensitivities may react, so speak to your vet if you notice any issues.
Why is haddock used in dog food?
Haddock is included as a novel or supplementary protein source. It also contributes omega fatty acids naturally found in fish. It appears in both dry and wet dog foods in the UK.
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How many UK dog foods contain haddock?
56 UK products list haddock as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is haddock called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as freshly prepared haddock. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade haddock?
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.











