Hawthorn
veg · base score 0.5 · also listed as hawthorn, hawthorn leaf, dried hawthorn leaf, hawthorn berries, hawthorn berry powder
What is it?
Hawthorn is a vegetable ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 34 products
- Also listed as
- hawthorn, hawthorn leaf, dried hawthorn leaf, hawthorn berries, hawthorn berry powder
Common questions about hawthorn
Is Hawthorn good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain hawthorn?
34 UK products list hawthorn as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is hawthorn called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: hawthorn, 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.
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.
