Preservatives
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: preservative
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 97 products
Products containing preservatives
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 preservatives
Is Preservatives 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 preservatives?
97 UK products list preservatives as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is preservatives called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as preservative. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
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How does Open Dog Food grade preservatives?
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.