Herbs
veg ingredient
What is it?
Herbs is a vegetable ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
Other names on labels: herbal mix, dried herbs, herb blend
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herb mix, herbal mixture, dried herbal blend, dried ground herbal blend, herbal blend, herb mixture, mixed herbs, botanicals
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 242 products
Products containing herbs
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 herbs
Is Herbs 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 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.
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How many UK dog foods contain herbs?
242 UK products list herbs as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is herbs called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: herbal mix, 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.