Insect Meal
meat ingredient
What is it?
Insect Meal is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 13 products
Products containing insect meal
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 insect meal
Is Insect Meal 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.
Is insect meal a good protein source for dogs?
Insect meal is a concentrated protein source made from dried and ground insects, often black soldier fly larvae. It provides protein and amino acids and is used as a novel or sustainable alternative to traditional meats. It is increasingly seen in UK dog foods.
Can dogs be allergic to insect meal?
Some dogs may be sensitive to insect proteins, although this appears to be uncommon. Speak to your vet if your dog shows signs of an adverse reaction after eating a food containing insect meal.
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How many UK dog foods contain insect meal?
13 UK products list insect meal as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade insect meal?
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.