Potassium Hydroxide
additive ingredient
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the additive category and currently medium.
Other names on labels: caustic potash, koh
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.45 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 0 products
No products in our catalogue currently list this ingredient.
Try another entry in the ingredient glossary.
Common questions about potassium hydroxide
Is Potassium Hydroxide good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain potassium hydroxide?
None of the UK products in our database currently list potassium hydroxide as an ingredient.
What else is potassium hydroxide called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: caustic potash, koh. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
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How does Open Dog Food grade potassium hydroxide?
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.