Hawthorn
veg ingredient
What is it?
Hawthorn is a vegetable ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
Other names on labels: hawthorn leaf, dried hawthorn leaf, hawthorn berries
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hawthorn berry powder
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 37 products
Products containing hawthorn
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 hawthorn
Is Hawthorn 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 is hawthorn doing in dog food?
Hawthorn is a plant ingredient sometimes included in herbal or natural recipes. It may be listed as hawthorn leaf, berry, or berry powder. It is not a standard ingredient in most mainstream dog foods.
Is hawthorn safe for dogs?
Hawthorn is used in small amounts in some dog foods and supplements. Some dogs may be sensitive to plant ingredients, so speak to your vet if you have concerns. Always follow the feeding guidelines on the label.
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How many UK dog foods contain hawthorn?
37 UK products list hawthorn as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is hawthorn called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: hawthorn leaf, dried hawthorn leaf, hawthorn berries, hawthorn berry powder. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade hawthorn?
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.