Mussels
meat · base score 1 · also listed as mussels, cooked blue mussels, scandinavian blue mussel
What is it?
Mussels is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 21 products
- Also listed as
- mussels, cooked blue mussels, scandinavian blue mussel
Common questions about mussels
Is Mussels 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 mussels?
21 UK products list mussels as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is mussels called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: mussels, cooked blue mussels, scandinavian blue mussel. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade mussels?
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.
Can dogs eat mussels?
Cooked mussels are safe for most dogs and are sometimes included in fresh or raw complete foods. They provide protein and naturally occurring marine nutrients.
Why are mussels added to dog food?
Mussels, especially blue or green lipped varieties, are valued for their protein and omega content and naturally occurring compounds such as glucosamine and chondroitin. They may appear on labels as mussels, cooked blue mussels or Scandinavian blue mussel.
