Liquorice
veg · base score 0.5 · also listed as liquorice, licorice
What is it?
Liquorice is a vegetable ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 40 products
- Also listed as
- liquorice, licorice
Common questions about liquorice
Is Liquorice 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 liquorice?
40 UK products list liquorice as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is liquorice called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: liquorice, licorice. We match all of these 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.
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.
