Hydrolyzed Salmon
meat · base score 0.9 · also listed as salmon hydrolysate, hydrolyzed salmon, hydrolysed salmon
What is it?
Hydrolyzed Salmon is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.9 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 19 products
- Also listed as
- salmon hydrolysate, hydrolyzed salmon, hydrolysed salmon
Common questions about hydrolyzed salmon
Is Hydrolyzed Salmon 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.
How many UK dog foods contain hydrolyzed salmon?
19 UK products list hydrolyzed salmon as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is hydrolyzed salmon called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: salmon hydrolysate, hydrolyzed salmon, hydrolysed salmon. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade hydrolyzed salmon?
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.
What is hydrolyzed salmon in dog food?
Hydrolysed salmon (spelled 'hydrolyzed salmon' on some imported labels) is salmon protein that has been broken down into smaller pieces through a water based process. This can make the protein less likely to trigger an immune response in some dogs.
Is hydrolyzed salmon suitable for dogs with allergies?
Hydrolysed proteins such as hydrolysed salmon are commonly used in recipes aimed at dogs with food sensitivities. Speak to your vet to decide whether it is right for your dog.
