Maize Germ Meal
carb · base score 0.5 · also listed as maize germ meal, corn germ meal, maize germ
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the carb category and currently graded medium.
At a glance
- Category
- carb
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 0 products
- Also listed as
- maize germ meal, corn germ meal, maize germ
Common questions about maize germ meal
Is Maize Germ 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 maize germ meal?
None of the UK products in our database currently list maize germ meal as an ingredient.
What else is maize germ meal called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: maize germ meal, corn germ meal, maize germ. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade maize germ 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.
No products in our database currently use this ingredient.