Quail
meat · base score 1 · also listed as quail, freshly prepared quail, roasted quail, roast quail
What is it?
Quail is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 9 products
- Also listed as
- quail, freshly prepared quail, roasted quail, roast quail
Common questions about quail
Is Quail 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 quail?
9 UK products list quail as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is quail called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: quail, freshly prepared quail, roasted quail, roast quail. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade quail?
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 quail a good protein source for dogs?
Quail is a lean, novel poultry protein that provides essential amino acids. It is often chosen for dogs that do not tolerate more common meats.
Can dogs be allergic to quail in dog food?
Any protein can trigger a reaction in a sensitive dog. If your dog shows signs of an adverse food reaction, speak to your vet.
