Haricot beans
veg · base score 0.7 · also listed as haricot beans, navy beans, white beans
What is it?
Haricot beans 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
- 3 products
- Also listed as
- haricot beans, navy beans, white beans
Common questions about haricot beans
Is Haricot beans 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 haricot beans?
3 UK products list haricot beans as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is haricot beans called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: haricot beans, navy beans, white beans. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade haricot beans?
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 are haricot beans in dog food?
Haricot beans are small white beans, also known as navy beans, used as a vegetable and carbohydrate ingredient. They provide fibre, plant protein and some minerals. We sometimes see them in wet foods or as part of a vegetable blend.
Are haricot beans good for dogs?
Haricot beans can be a useful source of fibre and plant nutrients in a complete dog food. They should be cooked and included at appropriate levels, as raw beans are not suitable for dogs. Most dogs tolerate them well when part of a balanced recipe.
