Lacticaseibacillus paracasei
supplement · base score 0.8 · also listed as tyndallised lacticaseibacillus paracasei ha-, lactobacillus paracasei
What is it?
Lacticaseibacillus paracasei is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 17 products
- Also listed as
- tyndallised lacticaseibacillus paracasei ha-, lactobacillus paracasei
Common questions about lacticaseibacillus paracasei
Is Lacticaseibacillus paracasei 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 lacticaseibacillus paracasei?
17 UK products list lacticaseibacillus paracasei as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is lacticaseibacillus paracasei called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: tyndallised lacticaseibacillus paracasei ha-, lactobacillus paracasei. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade lacticaseibacillus paracasei?
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 Lacticaseibacillus paracasei in dog food?
Lacticaseibacillus paracasei is a strain of lactic acid bacteria often used as a probiotic ingredient in dog food and supplements. It may appear on UK labels under its current scientific name, its older name Lactobacillus paracasei, or as tyndallised Lacticaseibacillus paracasei if the bacteria have been heat treated. We most often see it in recipes that also include other probiotic or prebiotic ingredients.
Is Lacticaseibacillus paracasei safe for dogs?
This bacterium is widely used in pet and human foods and is generally considered safe for dogs. Some dogs may be sensitive to added probiotics, especially when first introduced, so speak to your vet if your dog has digestive upset or an immune condition.
