Papaya
veg ingredient
What is it?
Papaya 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: dried papaya, papaya powder, papayapulver
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 50 products
Products containing papaya
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 papaya
Is Papaya 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.
Can dogs eat papaya?
Papaya flesh is safe for most dogs in moderation and is sometimes added to food for natural fibre and moisture. Avoid feeding the skin or seeds in large amounts.
Why is papaya in dog food?
Papaya provides dietary fibre, vitamins and natural enzymes. It may appear as papaya, dried papaya or papaya powder on a pet food label.
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How many UK dog foods contain papaya?
50 UK products list papaya as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is papaya called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: dried papaya, papaya powder, papayapulver. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade papaya?
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.