Mushrooms
veg · base score 1 · also listed as mushrooms, mushroom, button mushrooms, button mushroom
What is it?
Mushrooms 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
- 49 products
- Also listed as
- mushrooms, mushroom, button mushrooms, button mushroom
Common questions about mushrooms
Is Mushrooms 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 mushrooms?
49 UK products list mushrooms as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is mushrooms called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: mushrooms, mushroom, button mushrooms, button mushroom. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade mushrooms?
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 are mushrooms in dog food?
Mushrooms in dog food usually refers to cultivated, edible varieties such as button mushrooms, added for fibre, B vitamins and minerals. They should not be confused with wild or toxic mushrooms found outdoors.
Are mushrooms safe for dogs?
Cooked, edible mushrooms used as a commercial pet food ingredient are generally considered safe in small amounts. Some dogs may be sensitive to fungi, and toxic wild mushrooms must always be avoided, so speak to your vet if you have concerns.
