Marshmallow Root
veg · base score 1 · also listed as althaea officinalis, marshmallow root, marshmallow root powder
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.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 40 products
- Also listed as
- althaea officinalis, marshmallow root, marshmallow root powder
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.
How many UK dog foods contain marshmallow root?
40 UK products list marshmallow root as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is marshmallow root called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: althaea officinalis, marshmallow root, 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.
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.
