Maerl
supplement ingredient
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.
Other names on labels: calcified seaweed
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 3 products
Products containing maerl
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 maerl
Is Maerl good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, 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 above, sorted by rating.
What else is maerl called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as calcified seaweed. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
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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.