Mutton
meat ingredient
What is it?
Mutton is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 1 product
Products containing mutton
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about mutton
Is Mutton 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.
Is mutton good for dogs?
Mutton is a red meat from mature sheep and can be a nutritious, highly palatable protein source for dogs. It is sometimes used as a novel protein in diets for dogs with sensitivities to chicken or beef.
What is the difference between mutton and lamb in dog food?
Mutton comes from older sheep, while lamb comes from younger sheep. They are broadly similar nutritionally, although mutton usually has a stronger flavour and slightly different fat content.
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How many UK dog foods contain mutton?
1 UK product lists mutton as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade mutton?
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.