Hemoglobin
meat · base score 0.5 · also listed as hemoglobina, haemoglobin, blood powder
What is it?
Hemoglobin is a meat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 11 products
- Also listed as
- hemoglobina, haemoglobin, blood powder
Common questions about hemoglobin
Is Hemoglobin 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 hemoglobin?
11 UK products list hemoglobin as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, 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.
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.
