Hake
meat · base score 1 · also listed as merluccius, hake, dehydrated hake, merlu
What is it?
Hake is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 20 products
- Also listed as
- merluccius, hake, dehydrated hake, merlu
Common questions about hake
Is Hake 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 hake?
20 UK products list hake as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is hake called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: merluccius, hake, dehydrated hake, merlu. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade hake?
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.
Is hake a good protein source for dogs?
Hake is a white fish ingredient that supplies digestible protein and is generally used in fish-based recipes. It may be listed as "hake," "merluccius," "dehydrated hake," or "merlu." Dogs with fish sensitivities may not tolerate it.
How is hake listed on dog food labels?
Hake may appear as "hake," "merluccius," "dehydrated hake," or "merlu." It is a marine fish ingredient used as a protein source. As with any fish ingredient, dogs with fish sensitivities may react.
