Horseradish
veg · base score -1 · also listed as horseradish
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the veg category and currently graded poor.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- poor
- Base score
- -1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 1 products
- Also listed as
- horseradish
Common questions about horseradish
Is Horseradish good for dogs?
We grade it as a poor ingredient: typically cheap, vague or of questionable nutritional value, so it drags a product’s score down. One poor ingredient does not make a food bad on its own, but a recipe built from several usually scores low.
How many UK dog foods contain horseradish?
1 UK product lists horseradish as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is horseradish called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: horseradish. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade horseradish?
We grade it poor, our lowest grade, used for cheap, vague or low-value ingredients. 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 horseradish doing in dog food?
Horseradish is a pungent root from the brassica family, sometimes added as a botanical flavouring. It is rarely a major ingredient and is usually included in very small quantities.
Is horseradish safe for dogs?
Horseradish can be irritating to the mouth and stomach of some dogs. If your dog has a sensitive digestive system, speak to your vet about foods containing horseradish.
