Hydrolysed Starch

carb ingredient

Poor

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.

Other names on labels: hydrolyzed starch

At a glance

Base score
-1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
Found in
58 products

Products containing hydrolysed starch

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.

Alpha Spirit Wet Senior79
Alpha Spirit · Wet PateHigh meatClear label
Alpha Spirit Wet Duck78
Alpha Spirit · Wet PateHigh meat
Alpha Spirit Sticks Iberian Porktreat
Alpha SpiritHigh meat
Alpha Spirit Sticks Seniortreat
Alpha SpiritHigh meatClear label
Alpha Spirit Sticks Weight Controltreat
Alpha SpiritHigh meatClear label
Alpha Spirit Snacks Chickentreat
Alpha SpiritHigh meat
Alpha Spirit Sticks Small Breedtreat
Alpha SpiritHigh meatClear label
Semi-Moist Wild Fish75
Alpha Spirit · Dry Cold PressedHigh meatClear label
Alpha Spirit Wet Chicken75
Alpha Spirit · Wet PateHigh meat
Alpha Spirit Wet Weight Control75
Alpha Spirit · Wet PateHigh meatClear label
Alpha Spirit Wet Lamb75
Alpha Spirit · Wet PateHigh meat
Alpha Spirit Wet Small Breed75
Alpha Spirit · Wet PateHigh meatClear label

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.

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.

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How many UK dog foods contain hydrolysed starch?

58 UK products list hydrolysed starch as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.

What else is hydrolysed starch called on labels?

Manufacturers can also list it as hydrolyzed starch. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.

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.