Pork (muscle meat)
meat · base score 0.8 · also listed as pig meat
What is it?
Pork (muscle meat) 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
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 1 products
- Also listed as
- pig meat
Common questions about pork (muscle meat)
Is Pork (muscle meat) 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 pork (muscle meat)?
1 UK product lists pork (muscle meat) as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is pork (muscle meat) called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: pig meat. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade pork (muscle meat)?
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 Pork (muscle meat) good for dogs?
Pork muscle meat is a source of protein and amino acids for dogs. It is a named meat ingredient rather than a generic animal protein. Some dogs may be sensitive to pork, so speak to your vet if you notice any reactions.
What does Pork (muscle meat) mean on a dog food label?
Pork muscle meat refers to the flesh of the pig, rather than organs or by-products. It is a named meat ingredient that provides protein. UK pet food labels use this term to identify a specific protein source.
