Hemoglobin
meat ingredient
What is it?
Hemoglobin is a meat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
Other names on labels: hemoglobina, haemoglobin, blood powder
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 11 products
Products containing hemoglobin
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 hemoglobin
Is Hemoglobin 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 hemoglobin in dog food?
Haemoglobin (sometimes spelled 'hemoglobin' on imported labels) is a protein from animal blood that is sprayed onto or mixed into kibble. It adds protein content and can improve palatability and colour.
Is hemoglobin a good protein source for dogs?
Haemoglobin is highly digestible and contributes to the total crude protein figure on the label. It is often used alongside named meats rather than as the sole protein source.
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How many UK dog foods contain hemoglobin?
11 UK products list hemoglobin as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is hemoglobin called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: hemoglobina, haemoglobin, blood powder. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade hemoglobin?
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.