Plant Fibre
fibre · base score 0.5 · also listed as plant fibres, plant fibre
What is it?
Plant Fibre is a fibre ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- fibre
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 13 products
- Also listed as
- plant fibres, plant fibre
Common questions about plant fibre
Is Plant Fibre 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 plant fibre?
13 UK products list plant fibre as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is plant fibre called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: plant fibres, plant fibre. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade plant fibre?
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 plant fibre in dog food?
Plant fibre is a generic term for dietary fibre derived from plant sources. It is added to recipes to increase fibre content and contribute to stool formation. The exact source is not usually specified on the label.
Does plant fibre help a dog's digestion?
Fibre can help maintain normal bowel function as part of a balanced diet. Some dogs are sensitive to certain fibre sources; speak to your vet if your dog has ongoing digestive issues.
