Manganese (II) Oxide
supplement · base score 0.8 · also listed as manganese (as manganese (ii) oxide) 39mg, manganese oxide, manganese (ii) oxide, manganous oxide
What is it?
Manganese (II) Oxide is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 15 products
- Also listed as
- manganese (as manganese (ii) oxide) 39mg, manganese oxide, manganese (ii) oxide, manganous oxide
Common questions about manganese (ii) oxide
Is Manganese (II) Oxide good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain manganese (ii) oxide?
15 UK products list manganese (ii) oxide as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is manganese (ii) oxide called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: manganese (as manganese (ii) oxide) 39mg, manganese oxide, manganese (ii) oxide, manganous oxide. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade manganese (ii) oxide?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. 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.
Why is manganese (II) oxide added to dog food?
Manganese (II) oxide is added because manganese is an essential mineral that dogs need in small amounts. It supports normal skeletal development and metabolic processes. Pet food manufacturers add it to ensure the finished product meets nutritional standards.
