Pineapple
veg ingredient
What is it?
Pineapple 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: ananas spp, ananas, dried pineapple
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pineapple powder, ananaspulver
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.7 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 48 products
Products containing pineapple
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 pineapple
Is Pineapple 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 pineapple added to dog food?
Pineapple is sometimes included in dog food recipes as a source of natural fibre, vitamins, and moisture. It is typically used in small amounts as part of a balanced formula.
Can pineapple upset a dog's stomach?
Some dogs are sensitive to new fruits, including pineapple. If your dog shows digestive upset after eating a food containing pineapple, speak to your vet.
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How many UK dog foods contain pineapple?
48 UK products list pineapple as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is pineapple called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: ananas spp, ananas, dried pineapple, pineapple powder, ananaspulver. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade pineapple?
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.