Marshmallow Root
veg ingredient
What is it?
Marshmallow Root is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: althaea officinalis, marshmallow root powder
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 46 products
Products containing marshmallow root
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 marshmallow root
Is Marshmallow Root 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.
What is marshmallow root used for in dog food?
Marshmallow root is a plant ingredient traditionally valued for its mucilage content. It appears on labels as marshmallow root, Althaea officinalis, or marshmallow root powder. It is generally considered safe, though some dogs may be sensitive to new botanical ingredients.
How many UK dog foods contain marshmallow root?
46 UK products list marshmallow root as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
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What else is marshmallow root called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: althaea officinalis, marshmallow root powder. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade marshmallow root?
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.