Hydrolysed Starch
carb · base score -1
What is it?
Hydrolysed Starch is a carbohydrate (starch/filler) ingredient. Graded poor: cheap, vague or of questionable value, so it drags a product’s score down.
At a glance
- Category
- carb
- Grade
- poor
- Base score
- -1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 4 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about hydrolysed starch
Is Hydrolysed Starch 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 hydrolysed starch?
4 UK products list hydrolysed starch as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade hydrolysed starch?
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 hydrolysed starch in dog food?
Hydrolysed starch is a processed carbohydrate ingredient made by breaking down starch molecules into smaller units. It is used in dog food as a thickener or energy source and appears on labels as hydrolysed starch. It is usually derived from plant sources such as maize or potatoes.
Is hydrolysed starch easy for dogs to digest?
Hydrolysed starch is generally digestible and is used as an energy source in some recipes. Some dogs may be sensitive to particular starch sources, so speak to your vet if your dog has known intolerances.
