Marrow
meat ingredient
What is it?
Marrow is a meat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
Other names on labels: bone marrow
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.6 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 9 products
Products containing marrow
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 marrow
Is Marrow good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
What is marrow in dog food?
Marrow usually refers to bone marrow, a fatty tissue found inside bones, used for flavour and as a source of fat and nutrients. It may be listed simply as marrow or bone marrow.
Is bone marrow safe for dogs?
As a processed ingredient in commercial food, bone marrow is generally safe and adds fat and flavour. Raw bone marrow bones carry different risks, so speak to your vet about suitable treats.
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How many UK dog foods contain marrow?
9 UK products list marrow as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is marrow called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as bone marrow. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade marrow?
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.