Humic Acid
supplement · base score -1 · also listed as humic substances, humates, humic acid supplement, humic acid
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the supplement category and currently graded poor.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- poor
- Base score
- -1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 1 products
- Also listed as
- humic substances, humates, humic acid supplement, humic acid
Common questions about humic acid
Is Humic Acid 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 humic acid?
1 UK product lists humic acid as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is humic acid called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: humic substances, humates, humic acid supplement, humic acid. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade humic acid?
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 humic acid in dog food?
Humic acid is a naturally occurring substance formed from decomposed organic matter and is sometimes added to pet foods and supplements as a source of trace minerals. It is not an essential nutrient recognised by official pet food guidelines.
Should I choose a dog food containing humic acid?
There is limited independent research on humic acid specifically for dogs, so it is considered a non-essential additive. Speak to your vet if you are unsure whether it is suitable for your dog.
