Mackerel Meal
meat · base score 0.5
What is it?
Mackerel Meal is a meat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 2 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about mackerel meal
Is Mackerel Meal 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 mackerel meal?
2 UK products list mackerel meal as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade mackerel meal?
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 mackerel meal in dog food?
Mackerel meal is cooked and dried mackerel that has been ground into a concentrated protein powder. It is used to boost the protein and omega-3 content of dry dog food. On labels it may appear as mackerel meal, fish meal or named fish meal.
Is mackerel meal a quality fish ingredient in dog food?
Named fish meals like mackerel meal identify the species used, which is easier to assess than a generic fish meal that does not say which fish it contains. They provide a concentrated source of fish protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
