Hydrolysed Animal Protein
meat · base score 0.5 · also listed as hydrolysed animal protein, hydrolyzed animal protein, hydrolysed animal proteins, hydrolyzed animal proteins, hydrolysates of animal proteins, hydroxy animal protein, digested animal protein
What is it?
Hydrolysed Animal Protein is a meat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 176 products
- Also listed as
- hydrolysed animal protein, hydrolyzed animal protein, hydrolysed animal proteins, hydrolyzed animal proteins, hydrolysates of animal proteins, hydroxy animal protein, digested animal protein
Common questions about hydrolysed animal protein
Is Hydrolysed Animal Protein good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain hydrolysed animal protein?
176 UK products list hydrolysed animal protein as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is hydrolysed animal protein called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: hydrolysed animal protein, hydrolyzed animal protein, hydrolysed animal proteins, hydrolyzed animal proteins, hydrolysates of animal proteins, hydroxy animal protein, digested animal protein. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade hydrolysed animal protein?
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.
What is hydrolysed animal protein in dog food?
Hydrolysed animal protein is protein that has been broken down into smaller fragments through a chemical or enzymatic process. This can make it less likely to trigger immune responses in some sensitive dogs.
Is hydrolysed animal protein used for dogs with food sensitivities?
Hydrolysed proteins are often chosen for dogs with adverse food reactions because the smaller protein pieces are less likely to be recognised by the immune system. Speak to your vet if you suspect your dog has a food sensitivity.
