Olive oil
oil · base score 1 · also listed as olive oil
What is it?
Olive oil is an oil or fat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- oil
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 71 products
- Also listed as
- olive oil
Common questions about olive oil
Is Olive oil 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 olive oil?
71 UK products list olive oil as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is olive oil called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: olive oil. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade olive oil?
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.
Why is olive oil added to dog food?
Olive oil is a plant fat added to provide energy and flavour. It contains monounsaturated fats and appears on UK labels as olive oil. It is generally used in moderate amounts alongside animal fats.
Is olive oil safe for dogs?
Yes, olive oil is widely used in human and pet foods and is considered safe. Too much can add excess calories, so feeding guidelines should be followed.
