Pollock
meat · base score 1 · also listed as pollock, dehydrated pollock, freshly prepared pollock
What is it?
Pollock is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 19 products
- Also listed as
- pollock, dehydrated pollock, freshly prepared pollock
Common questions about pollock
Is Pollock 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.
How many UK dog foods contain pollock?
19 UK products list pollock as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is pollock called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: pollock, dehydrated pollock, freshly prepared pollock. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade pollock?
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.
Is pollock a good fish for dogs?
Pollock is a lean white fish used as a protein source in many dog foods. It appears on labels as pollock, dehydrated pollock or freshly prepared pollock.
Can dogs be allergic to pollock?
Fish is less commonly associated with food sensitivities than ingredients like beef or chicken, but some dogs can still react to pollock. Speak to your vet if you suspect a sensitivity after feeding a pollock-based recipe.
