Maerl
supplement · base score 0.5 · also listed as maerl, calcified seaweed
What is it?
Maerl is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 3 products
- Also listed as
- maerl, calcified seaweed
Common questions about maerl
Is Maerl 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 maerl?
3 UK products list maerl as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is maerl called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: maerl, calcified seaweed. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade maerl?
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.
