Insect Protein
meat ingredient
What is it?
Insect Protein is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: dried insect protein
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 35 products
Products containing insect protein
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 protein
Is Insect Protein 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.
What is insect protein in dog food?
Insect protein is protein sourced from farmed insects, such as black soldier fly larvae, that has been dried and processed into a powder or meal. It is used as an alternative protein source in some complete dog foods.
Is insect protein good for dogs?
Insect protein provides amino acids and can be suitable for dogs that do not tolerate common meat proteins. If your dog has a known sensitivity, speak to your vet before switching.
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How many UK dog foods contain insect protein?
35 UK products list insect protein as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is insect protein called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as dried insect protein. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade insect protein?
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.