Organic crude wheatgerm
veg · base score 0.7 · also listed as organic crude wheatgerm (a natural source of manganese, wheat germ
What is it?
Organic crude wheatgerm is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.7 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 22 products
- Also listed as
- organic crude wheatgerm (a natural source of manganese, wheat germ
Common questions about organic crude wheatgerm
Is Organic crude wheatgerm 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 organic crude wheatgerm?
22 UK products list organic crude wheatgerm as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is organic crude wheatgerm called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: organic crude wheatgerm (a natural source of manganese, wheat germ. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade organic crude wheatgerm?
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.
What is organic crude wheatgerm in dog food?
Organic crude wheatgerm is the embryo of the wheat kernel, a cereal-derived ingredient that provides fibre, vitamin E and fatty acids. On UK labels it may be listed as organic crude wheatgerm or simply wheat germ.
Is organic crude wheatgerm good for dogs?
Wheatgerm can add fibre and nutrients to a dog food recipe. If your dog is sensitive to wheat or gluten, speak to your vet before choosing a food containing wheatgerm.
