Pears
veg ingredient
What is it?
Pears 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: pear
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 134 products
Products containing pears
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 pears
Is Pears 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.
Why is pear used in dog food?
Pears are added to some dog foods for natural sweetness and fibre. They are a real fruit ingredient that appears on UK labels. Pears are generally safe for dogs when included in a complete food.
Are pears good for dogs in complete food?
Pears contribute fibre and small amounts of vitamins to a dog's diet. They appear as a named ingredient on some UK dog food labels. Some dogs may be sensitive to fruit, so speak to your vet if you notice any issues.
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How many UK dog foods contain pears?
134 UK products list pears as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is pears called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as pear. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade pears?
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.