Herbs
veg · base score 0.5 · also listed as herbal mix, herbs, dried herbs, herb blend, herb mix, herbal mixture, dried herbal blend, dried ground herbal blend, herbal blend, herb mixture, mixed herbs, botanicals
What is it?
Herbs 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
- 243 products
- Also listed as
- herbal mix, herbs, dried herbs, herb blend, herb mix, herbal mixture, dried herbal blend, dried ground herbal blend, herbal blend, herb mixture, mixed herbs, botanicals
Common questions about herbs
Is Herbs 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 herbs?
243 UK products list herbs as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is herbs called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: herbal mix, herbs, dried herbs, herb blend, herb mix, herbal mixture, dried herbal blend, dried ground herbal blend, herbal blend, herb mixture, mixed herbs, botanicals. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade herbs?
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 are herbs in dog food?
Herbs in dog food usually refers to a blend of dried herbs or herbal mixture added for flavour or aroma. Common labels include herb blend, herb mix or dried herbal blend.
Are herbs safe for dogs?
Culinary herbs used in dog food are generally recognised as safe in small amounts. Some dogs are sensitive to certain herbs; speak to your vet if you have concerns.
