Orange
veg · base score 0.5 · also listed as orange, dried orange, dried sweet orange
What is it?
Orange is a vegetable ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 66 products
- Also listed as
- orange, dried orange, dried sweet orange
Common questions about orange
Is Orange 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 orange?
66 UK products list orange as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is orange called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: orange, dried orange, dried sweet orange. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade orange?
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 orange doing in dog food?
Orange is included as a minor fruit or vegetable ingredient, adding natural sugars, fibre and vitamin C. It usually appears lower down the ingredient list in small quantities. It contributes flavour and some micronutrients to the recipe.
Can dogs eat orange in dog food?
Orange is generally safe for most dogs in the small amounts used in commercial foods. Dogs can produce their own vitamin C, so it is not an essential nutrient for them. Some dogs are sensitive to citrus; speak to your vet.
