Pumpkin
veg · base score 1 · also listed as pumpkin, fresh pumpkin
What is it?
Pumpkin is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 503 products
- Also listed as
- pumpkin, fresh pumpkin
Common questions about pumpkin
Is Pumpkin 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 pumpkin?
503 UK products list pumpkin as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is pumpkin called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: pumpkin, fresh pumpkin. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade pumpkin?
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 pumpkin add to dog food?
Pumpkin is a vegetable ingredient that contributes dietary fibre, vitamins and moisture to recipes. It often appears on UK labels as pumpkin, fresh pumpkin or pumpkin seed.
Is pumpkin safe for all dogs?
Most dogs handle pumpkin well, although any new ingredient can upset a sensitive stomach. Introduce it gradually and speak to your vet if your dog has digestive concerns.
