Oregano
veg ingredient
What is it?
Oregano 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: wild marjoram
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 258 products
Products containing oregano
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 oregano
Is Oregano 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.
Is oregano safe for dogs?
Oregano is safe in the very small quantities typically used as a herb in dog food. It is added mainly for flavour and natural plant compounds.
Why is oregano included in dog food?
Oregano is used as a botanical herb to add flavour and aroma. It may also contribute minor antioxidant compounds to the recipe.
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How many UK dog foods contain oregano?
258 UK products list oregano as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is oregano called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as wild marjoram. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade oregano?
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.