Offal
meat · base score 0.5 · also listed as organ meats, variety meats, organ meat, innards, chicken offal
What is it?
Offal is a meat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 143 products
- Also listed as
- organ meats, variety meats, organ meat, innards, chicken offal
Common questions about offal
Is Offal good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain offal?
143 UK products list offal as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is offal called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: organ meats, variety meats, organ meat, innards, chicken offal. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade offal?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. 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.
What is offal in dog food?
Offal refers to organ meats such as liver, kidney and heart, which provide vitamins and minerals. On UK labels you may see terms like organ meats, variety meats or chicken offal.
Is offal good for dogs?
Offal can be a nutritious part of a balanced dog food, providing protein and micronutrients. Some dogs may be sensitive to rich organ meats, so speak to your vet if you have concerns.
