Riboflavin
supplement · base score 0.8 · also listed as riboflavin supplement [source of vitamin b2], vitamin b2, riboflavin, riboflavin supplement
What is it?
Riboflavin is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 99 products
- Also listed as
- riboflavin supplement [source of vitamin b2], vitamin b2, riboflavin, riboflavin supplement
Common questions about riboflavin
Is Riboflavin 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 riboflavin?
99 UK products list riboflavin as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is riboflavin called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: riboflavin supplement [source of vitamin b2], vitamin b2, riboflavin, riboflavin supplement. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade riboflavin?
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.
Why is riboflavin added to dog food?
Riboflavin is added to ensure the diet provides enough vitamin B2 for normal metabolic function. As a water soluble vitamin, excess is generally excreted. It is considered safe at recommended levels.
