Krill
meat · base score 1 · also listed as krill, dehydrated krill, dried krill, dried antarctic krill, antarctic krill
What is it?
Krill 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
- 78 products
- Also listed as
- krill, dehydrated krill, dried krill, dried antarctic krill, antarctic krill
Common questions about krill
Is Krill 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 krill?
78 UK products list krill as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is krill called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: krill, dehydrated krill, dried krill, dried antarctic krill, antarctic krill. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade krill?
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 krill in dog food?
Krill are small crustaceans used as a marine protein and omega-3 source. On UK labels you may see krill, dehydrated krill or Antarctic krill. It is often found in fish-based or high omega recipes.
Is krill a good protein source for dogs?
Krill provides protein and omega-3 fatty acids, though it is typically included in smaller amounts than fish. Some dogs with shellfish sensitivities may react; speak to your vet.
