Nettles
veg ingredient
What is it?
Nettles is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: nettle, nettle leaves, stinging nettle
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urtica dioica
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 469 products
Products containing nettles
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 nettles
Is Nettles 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.
Why are nettles in my dog's food?
Nettles are a leafy plant ingredient that can contribute vitamins, minerals and some fibre to a recipe. They may be listed as 'nettles', 'nettle leaves', 'stinging nettle' or 'urtica dioica' on UK labels.
Are nettles safe for dogs?
Nettles are safe once processed and are used in small quantities in dog food. Some dogs may be sensitive to plant ingredients, so speak to your vet if you notice any reaction.
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How many UK dog foods contain nettles?
469 UK products list nettles as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is nettles called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: nettle, nettle leaves, stinging nettle, urtica dioica. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade nettles?
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.