Haricot beans
veg ingredient
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.
Other names on labels: navy beans, white beans
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.7 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 3 products
Products containing haricot beans
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 haricot beans
Is Haricot beans good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
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.
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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 above, sorted by rating.
What else is haricot beans called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: 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 medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. 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.