Lingonberries
veg · base score 1 · also listed as lingon berries, lingonberries, dried lingonberries, lingonberry, cowberry, cowberries
What is it?
Lingonberries is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 29 products
- Also listed as
- lingon berries, lingonberries, dried lingonberries, lingonberry, cowberry, cowberries
Common questions about lingonberries
Is Lingonberries 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 lingonberries?
29 UK products list lingonberries as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is lingonberries called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: lingon berries, lingonberries, dried lingonberries, lingonberry, cowberry, cowberries. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade lingonberries?
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 are lingonberries in dog food?
Lingonberries are small red berries sometimes used in dog food as a source of fibre and natural compounds. They are typically included in small amounts alongside other ingredients.
Are lingonberries safe for dogs?
Lingonberries are generally recognised as safe when used as a minor ingredient in complete dog food. Some dogs may be sensitive to berries, so speak to your vet if you have concerns.
