Peppermint
veg ingredient
What is it?
Peppermint is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 204 products
Products containing peppermint
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 peppermint
Is Peppermint 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.
Does peppermint help dogs with bad breath?
Peppermint may help freshen a dog's breath temporarily. If bad breath persists, speak to your vet to rule out dental or other issues.
How many UK dog foods contain peppermint?
204 UK products list peppermint as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
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How does Open Dog Food grade peppermint?
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.