Moor
other · base score 0.5 · also listed as moor, dried moor, dried moor extract, peat, dried peat
What is it?
Moor is another common food ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- other
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 7 products
- Also listed as
- moor, dried moor, dried moor extract, peat, dried peat
Common questions about moor
Is Moor good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain moor?
7 UK products list moor as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is moor called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: moor, dried moor, dried moor extract, peat, dried peat. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade moor?
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.
What is moor in dog food?
Moor is a peat-based material derived from decomposed plant matter, sometimes listed as dried moor, dried moor extract or peat. It is a dark, soil-like substance added to certain pet food recipes.
Why is moor added to dog food?
Moor is included in some recipes as a source of humic and fulvic acids and trace minerals. It often appears in foods marketed for digestive support or general wellbeing.
