Insect Oil
oil · base score 0.5
What is it?
Insect Oil is an oil or fat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- oil
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 12 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about insect oil
Is Insect Oil good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain insect oil?
12 UK products list insect oil as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade insect oil?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. 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 insect oil in dog food?
Insect oil is a fat extracted from farmed insects, used as an alternative to fish or plant oils. It appears on UK pet food labels as insect oil and is typically included as a fat source.
Is insect oil good for dogs?
Insect oil provides fatty acids and energy, though it is less common than fish or vegetable oils. Some dogs may be sensitive to novel insect proteins or fats; speak to your vet.
