Potassium iodide
supplement · base score 0.8 · also listed as potassium iodide
What is it?
Potassium iodide is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 15 products
- Also listed as
- potassium iodide
Common questions about potassium iodide
Is Potassium iodide 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 potassium iodide?
15 UK products list potassium iodide as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is potassium iodide called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: potassium iodide. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade potassium iodide?
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 potassium iodide safe for dogs?
It is generally recognised as a safe iodine source when used at appropriate levels in complete dog foods. Excess iodine can be harmful, so manufacturers must balance it carefully.
