Insect Puree
meat · base score 1
What is it?
Insect Puree 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
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 2 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about insect puree
Is Insect Puree 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 insect puree?
2 UK products list insect puree as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade insect puree?
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 insect puree in dog food?
Insect puree is a protein-rich paste made from farmed insects such as black soldier fly larvae or mealworms. It is used as a novel protein source in some complete foods and treats.
Is insect puree suitable for dogs with allergies?
Insect protein can be an alternative for some dogs that do not tolerate common meats, but it is not guaranteed to suit every dog. Introduce it gradually and speak to your vet if your dog has known food sensitivities.
