Lactococcus lactis
supplement · base score 0.8 · also listed as lactococcus lactis, lactococcus lactis fermentation product, dried lactococcus lactis fermentation product
What is it?
Lactococcus lactis 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
- 8 products
- Also listed as
- lactococcus lactis, lactococcus lactis fermentation product, dried lactococcus lactis fermentation product
Common questions about lactococcus lactis
Is Lactococcus lactis 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 lactococcus lactis?
8 UK products list lactococcus lactis as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is lactococcus lactis called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: lactococcus lactis, lactococcus lactis fermentation product, dried lactococcus lactis fermentation product. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade lactococcus lactis?
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 Lactococcus lactis in dog food?
Lactococcus lactis is a type of lactic acid bacteria often added to dog food as a probiotic or fermentation product. It is one of several microorganisms used in products marketed as containing live cultures. On labels it may appear as "Lactococcus lactis", "dried Lactococcus lactis fermentation product", or simply lactococcus lactis fermentation product.
Is Lactococcus lactis safe for dogs?
Lactococcus lactis is considered safe for dogs in the amounts used in commercial pet foods. If your dog has a sensitive stomach or is on a restricted diet, speak to your vet before choosing a probiotic food.
