Rice bran
fibre · base score 1 · also listed as rice polishings
What is it?
Rice bran 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
- 24 products
- Also listed as
- rice polishings
Common questions about rice bran
Is Rice bran 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 rice bran?
24 UK products list rice bran as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is rice bran called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: rice polishings. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade rice bran?
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 is rice bran in dog food?
Rice bran is the outer layer of the rice grain, sometimes listed as rice polishings on pet food labels. It is added as a source of fibre, B vitamins and trace minerals.
Is rice bran a filler ingredient?
Rice bran contributes fibre and some nutrients to a recipe, though the overall value depends on how much is included. We recommend checking the full ingredient list to see where it appears.
