Liquid Vegetable Starch
carb · base score 0.5 · also listed as vloeibaar plantaardig zetmeel, vegetable starch
What is it?
Liquid Vegetable Starch is a carbohydrate (starch/filler) ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- carb
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 14 products
- Also listed as
- vloeibaar plantaardig zetmeel, vegetable starch
Common questions about liquid vegetable starch
Is Liquid Vegetable Starch good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain liquid vegetable starch?
14 UK products list liquid vegetable starch as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is liquid vegetable starch called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: vloeibaar plantaardig zetmeel, vegetable starch. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade liquid vegetable starch?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. 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 liquid vegetable starch in dog food?
Liquid vegetable starch is a carbohydrate ingredient used as a binder or thickener in wet dog foods and treats. It helps give the food texture and holds the recipe together. It may be listed as 'liquid vegetable starch' or by its Dutch term 'vloeibaar plantaardig zetmeel' on imported labels.
Is liquid vegetable starch digestible for dogs?
Liquid vegetable starch is generally digestible for dogs in the amounts used in commercial pet foods. It provides energy but is not a significant source of protein or fat. Some dogs may be sensitive to starchy ingredients; speak to your vet if your dog experiences digestive upset.
