Maize Germ Oil
oil · base score 0.5 · also listed as corn germ oil, maize germ oil
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the oil category and currently graded medium.
At a glance
- Category
- oil
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 13 products
- Also listed as
- corn germ oil, maize germ oil
Common questions about maize germ oil
Is Maize Germ Oil 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 oil?
13 UK products list maize germ oil as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is maize germ oil called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: corn germ oil, maize germ oil. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade maize germ oil?
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.
