Mussel Protein
supplement · base score 0.8 · also listed as green-lipped mussel protein, mussel extract, mussel powder, mussel protein
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the supplement category and currently graded good.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 8 products
- Also listed as
- green-lipped mussel protein, mussel extract, mussel powder, mussel protein
Common questions about mussel protein
Is Mussel Protein 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 mussel protein?
8 UK products list mussel protein as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is mussel protein called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: green-lipped mussel protein, mussel extract, mussel powder, mussel protein. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade mussel protein?
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.
