Passionflower
veg · base score 0.5 · also listed as passiflora, passion flower
What is it?
Passionflower 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
- 18 products
- Also listed as
- passiflora, passion flower
Common questions about passionflower
Is Passionflower 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 passionflower?
18 UK products list passionflower as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is passionflower called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: passiflora, passion flower. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade passionflower?
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 passionflower in dog food?
Passionflower is a botanical herb sometimes included in recipes marketed for calming or relaxation. It appears on UK labels as passionflower, passion flower, or under its Latin name Passiflora. Some dogs are sensitive to botanical herbs; speak to your vet if you have concerns.
Can passionflower make my dog sleepy?
Passionflower is traditionally associated with calming effects, but individual dogs may react differently. It is unlikely to cause drowsiness at the low levels used in dog food, but speak to your vet if you notice unusual behaviour.
