Rapeseed
veg · base score 0.5 · also listed as rape, canola
What is it?
Rapeseed is a vegetable ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 10 products
- Also listed as
- rape, canola
Common questions about rapeseed
Is Rapeseed good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain rapeseed?
10 UK products list rapeseed as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is rapeseed called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: rape, canola. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade rapeseed?
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.
Is rapeseed oil a good fat source in dog food?
Rapeseed, also called canola, provides omega fatty acids and is often used as an oil or ground meal in dog foods. It appears on UK labels as rapeseed oil or rapeseed meal and offers an alternative to animal fats.
What is rapeseed meal used for in dog food?
Rapeseed meal is the residue left after oil extraction and is used as a source of protein and fibre in some dog foods. It is usually listed clearly as rapeseed meal on UK labels.
