Hibiscus
veg ingredient
What is it?
Hibiscus is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: hibiscus flower
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.7 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 2 products
Products containing hibiscus
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 hibiscus
Is Hibiscus 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.
What is hibiscus in dog food?
Hibiscus is an edible flower or calyx from the Hibiscus plant, added to some dog foods and treats as a botanical ingredient. It appears on UK labels as hibiscus or hibiscus flower. It contributes plant compounds and natural colour but is used only in small amounts.
Is hibiscus safe for dogs?
Hibiscus is generally used as a minor botanical ingredient and is not a main nutrient source. Some dogs may be sensitive to new plants or flowers; speak to your vet.
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How many UK dog foods contain hibiscus?
2 UK products list hibiscus as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is hibiscus called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as hibiscus flower. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade hibiscus?
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.