Psyllium
fibre · base score 1 · also listed as psyllium, psyllium seeds, plantago ovata seeds, psyllium husks, ispaghula husk, psyllium seed husk
What is it?
Psyllium is a fibre ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- fibre
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 134 products
- Also listed as
- psyllium, psyllium seeds, plantago ovata seeds, psyllium husks, ispaghula husk, psyllium seed husk
Common questions about psyllium
Is Psyllium 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 psyllium?
134 UK products list psyllium as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is psyllium called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: psyllium, psyllium seeds, plantago ovata seeds, psyllium husks, ispaghula husk, psyllium seed husk. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade psyllium?
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.
What does psyllium do in dog food?
Psyllium is a soluble fibre source often added to support stool formation. On UK labels it may appear as psyllium, psyllium husk or Plantago ovata seeds. It absorbs water in the gut.
Is psyllium safe for dogs?
Psyllium is generally recognised as safe when used at appropriate levels in complete pet food. It must be given with adequate water; speak to your vet if your dog has a fibre sensitivity.
