Powdered Cellulose
fibre ingredient
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the fibre category and currently poor.
Other names on labels: cellulose powder
At a glance
- Base score
- -1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 38 products
Products containing powdered cellulose
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 powdered cellulose
Is Powdered Cellulose good for dogs?
We grade it as a poor ingredient: typically cheap, vague or of questionable nutritional value, so it drags a product’s score down. One poor ingredient does not make a food bad on its own, but a recipe built from several usually scores low.
What is powdered cellulose in dog food?
Powdered cellulose is a source of insoluble fibre made from plant cell walls. It is added to some recipes to increase fibre content and support regular bowel movements. It contains no digestible nutrients but serves a functional role in the diet.
Why is powdered cellulose added to dog food?
Powdered cellulose is added to increase the fibre content of a food and help with stool formation. It passes through the digestive system largely undigested. It is a common ingredient in weight management or high-fibre formulas.
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How many UK dog foods contain powdered cellulose?
38 UK products list powdered cellulose as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is powdered cellulose called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as cellulose powder. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade powdered cellulose?
We grade it poor, our lowest grade, used for cheap, vague or low-value ingredients. 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.