Liquorice
veg ingredient
What is it?
Liquorice is a vegetable ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
Other names on labels: licorice
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 29 products
Products containing liquorice
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 liquorice
Is Liquorice good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
Is liquorice safe for dogs in dog food?
Liquorice root is sometimes used as a natural flavouring in small quantities. Large amounts or concentrated liquorice extract can be problematic, so it should be fed as part of a balanced commercial diet and not given as a separate treat.
Why is liquorice in dog food?
It adds a sweet, earthy flavour that can make food more palatable. In pet foods it is typically included at low levels.
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How many UK dog foods contain liquorice?
29 UK products list liquorice as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is liquorice called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as licorice. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade liquorice?
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.