Haematococcus pluvialis
supplement · base score 0.8 · also listed as haematococcus pluvialis, haematococcus pluvialis extract, haematococcus algae
What is it?
Haematococcus pluvialis 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.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 4 products
- Also listed as
- haematococcus pluvialis, haematococcus pluvialis extract, haematococcus algae
Common questions about haematococcus pluvialis
Is Haematococcus pluvialis 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 haematococcus pluvialis?
4 UK products list haematococcus pluvialis as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is haematococcus pluvialis called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: haematococcus pluvialis, haematococcus pluvialis extract, haematococcus algae. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade haematococcus pluvialis?
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.
