Herring
meat · base score 1 · also listed as herring fish, herring, dehydrated herring, dried herring, fresh herring, ground dried herring, atlantic herring, whole atlantic herring, wild herring, wild dried herring
What is it?
Herring is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 96 products
- Also listed as
- herring fish, herring, dehydrated herring, dried herring, fresh herring, ground dried herring, atlantic herring, whole atlantic herring, wild herring, wild dried herring
Common questions about herring
Is Herring good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain herring?
96 UK products list herring as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is herring called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: herring fish, herring, dehydrated herring, dried herring, fresh herring, ground dried herring, atlantic herring, whole atlantic herring, wild herring, wild dried herring. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade herring?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. 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.
Is herring a good ingredient in dog food?
Herring is a named fish ingredient used in UK dog foods. It provides protein and omega fatty acids. It is generally well accepted by dogs when part of a complete diet.
Can dogs eat herring in complete dog food?
Yes, herring is commonly used as a protein source in complete dog foods. It may appear fresh, dried, or dehydrated on the label. As with any fish ingredient, introduce it gradually.
