Monocalcium phosphate
supplement · base score 0.8 · also listed as monocalcium phosphate
What is it?
Monocalcium phosphate 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
- 38 products
- Also listed as
- monocalcium phosphate
Common questions about monocalcium phosphate
Is Monocalcium phosphate 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 monocalcium phosphate?
38 UK products list monocalcium phosphate as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is monocalcium phosphate called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: monocalcium phosphate. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade monocalcium phosphate?
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 monocalcium phosphate in dog food?
Monocalcium phosphate is a mineral supplement used in dog foods as a source of calcium and phosphorus. It helps balance the mineral content of the recipe, particularly in foods where fresh bone is not included. On UK labels it usually appears as 'monocalcium phosphate' or simply as a mineral compound.
