Nasturtium
veg · base score 0.7 · also listed as nasturtium, tropaeolum
What is it?
Nasturtium 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
- 0.7 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 1 products
- Also listed as
- nasturtium, tropaeolum
Common questions about nasturtium
Is Nasturtium 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 nasturtium?
1 UK product lists nasturtium as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is nasturtium called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: nasturtium, tropaeolum. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade nasturtium?
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.
Is nasturtium safe for dogs?
Nasturtium flowers and leaves are edible plants sometimes included in dog food for flavour and trace nutrients. They are generally regarded as safe in the small quantities used in pet foods.
What does nasturtium do in dog food?
Nasturtium is used as a botanical or vegetable ingredient, adding colour and minor nutrients to a recipe. It is not a primary source of protein or energy.
