Inulin
fibre · base score 0.8 · also listed as inulin, chicory inulin, inulin source
What is it?
Inulin is a fibre ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- fibre
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 304 products
- Also listed as
- inulin, chicory inulin, inulin source
Common questions about inulin
Is Inulin 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 inulin?
304 UK products list inulin as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is inulin called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: inulin, chicory inulin, inulin source. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade inulin?
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 inulin in dog food?
Inulin is a soluble fibre, usually sourced from chicory root, that acts as a prebiotic. It feeds beneficial gut bacteria and adds fibre to the diet.
