Plum
veg ingredient
What is it?
Plum 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
- 9 products
Products containing plum
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 plum
Is Plum 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.
Can dogs eat plum in dog food?
Plum flesh used in dog food is generally safe in small amounts and provides fibre and antioxidants. Plum stones should never be fed because they contain cyanogenic compounds and can be a choking hazard.
What does plum add to dog food?
It adds natural fibre, vitamins and a small amount of fruit sugar. It is usually included as a minor vegetable or fruit ingredient.
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How many UK dog foods contain plum?
9 UK products list plum as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade plum?
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.