Lutein
supplement · base score 1
What is it?
Lutein is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 6 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about lutein
Is Lutein 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 lutein?
6 UK products list lutein as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade lutein?
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 is lutein in dog food?
Lutein is a carotenoid, a type of natural pigment found in leafy green vegetables, marigold flowers and egg yolks. It is added to dog food as a supplement because it belongs to a group of compounds recognised for their antioxidant properties. On UK labels it is usually listed simply as lutein or as part of a plant extract.
