Hydrolysed Cartilage
supplement ingredient
What is it?
Hydrolysed Cartilage is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
Other names on labels: hydrolyzed cartilage, cartilage hydrolysate
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 80 products
Products containing hydrolysed cartilage
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 hydrolysed cartilage
Is Hydrolysed Cartilage 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 Hydrolysed Cartilage in dog food?
Hydrolysed Cartilage is cartilage that has been broken down into smaller peptides through a chemical or enzymatic process. It is commonly sourced from fish or animal joints. It is often used as a supplement ingredient.
Is Hydrolysed Cartilage safe for dogs?
Hydrolysed Cartilage is generally considered safe for dogs at typical inclusion levels. It is a processed source of cartilage compounds. Some dogs are sensitive to certain protein sources, so check the origin and speak to your vet if needed.
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How many UK dog foods contain hydrolysed cartilage?
80 UK products list hydrolysed cartilage as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is hydrolysed cartilage called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: hydrolyzed cartilage, cartilage hydrolysate. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade hydrolysed cartilage?
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.