Pea flour
carb · base score 0.5 · also listed as pea flour
What is it?
Pea flour is a carbohydrate (starch/filler) ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- carb
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 193 products
- Also listed as
- pea flour
Common questions about pea flour
Is Pea flour 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 pea flour?
193 UK products list pea flour as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is pea flour called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: pea flour. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade pea flour?
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 pea flour in dog food?
Pea flour is made from ground dried peas and is used as a carbohydrate and plant protein source, often as a grain-free binder or filler. On UK labels it is usually listed simply as pea flour.
Is pea flour easy to digest for dogs?
Pea flour is generally digestible for many dogs, although some may be sensitive to legumes. If your dog experiences bloating or loose stools, speak to your vet.
