Leek

veg ingredient

Good

What is it?

Leek is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.

Other names on labels: allium porrum

At a glance

Base score
0.7 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
Found in
13 products

Products containing leek

Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.

Common questions about leek

Is Leek 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.

Is leek safe for dogs in dog food?

Leeks belong to the allium family, which is toxic to dogs and can cause damage to red blood cells. While trace amounts occasionally appear in commercial flavourings, allium ingredients are best avoided. Speak to your vet if you have concerns.

How many UK dog foods contain leek?

13 UK products list leek as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.

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What else is leek called on labels?

Manufacturers can also list it as allium porrum. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.

How does Open Dog Food grade leek?

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.