Milk and Milk Derivatives
other · base score -1
What is it?
Milk and Milk Derivatives is another common food ingredient. Graded poor: cheap, vague or of questionable value, so it drags a product’s score down.
At a glance
- Category
- other
- Grade
- poor
- Base score
- -1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 25 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about milk and milk derivatives
Is Milk and Milk Derivatives good for dogs?
We grade it as a poor ingredient: typically cheap, vague or of questionable nutritional value, so it drags a product’s score down. One poor ingredient does not make a food bad on its own, but a recipe built from several usually scores low.
How many UK dog foods contain milk and milk derivatives?
25 UK products list milk and milk derivatives as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade milk and milk derivatives?
We grade it poor, our lowest grade, used for cheap, vague or low-value ingredients. 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 does milk and milk derivatives mean on a dog food label?
It is a broad term for dairy ingredients such as milk powder, whey or other milk-based products. The label does not specify exactly which dairy component is used.
Can dogs with dairy sensitivities eat foods containing milk and milk derivatives?
Many adult dogs find lactose and dairy proteins hard to digest. Some dogs are sensitive to milk derivatives; speak to your vet if you are choosing food for a dog with known intolerances.
