Hemp Flour
carb · base score 0.5 · also listed as hemp seed meal
What is it?
Hemp Flour is a carbohydrate (starch/filler) ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- carb
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 13 products
- Also listed as
- hemp seed meal
Common questions about hemp flour
Is Hemp Flour 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 hemp flour?
13 UK products list hemp flour as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is hemp flour called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: hemp seed meal. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade hemp flour?
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 hemp flour in dog food?
Hemp flour is made by grinding hemp seeds and is used as a plant based source of protein, fibre and fatty acids. It does not contain the psychoactive compounds associated with cannabis.
Is hemp flour safe for dogs?
Hemp flour is generally considered safe and is sometimes used as an alternative to more common cereal ingredients. Some dogs may be sensitive to hemp, so speak to your vet if you have any concerns.
