Rice Protein

carb ingredient

Medium

What is it?

Rice Protein is a carbohydrate (starch/filler) ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.

Other names on labels: reisprotein, rice protein concentrate

At a glance

Base score
0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
Found in
33 products

Products containing rice protein

Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.

Common questions about rice protein

Is Rice Protein good for dogs?

We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.

What is rice protein in dog food?

Rice protein is a concentrated protein extracted from rice. It is a plant-based protein source often added to dog foods. It is not the same as whole rice or rice flour.

Is rice protein good for dogs with allergies?

Rice protein is sometimes used in recipes formulated for dogs with sensitivities to common animal proteins. Some dogs are sensitive to rice; speak to your vet before choosing an elimination diet.

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How many UK dog foods contain rice protein?

33 UK products list rice protein as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.

What else is rice protein called on labels?

Manufacturers list it under several names: reisprotein, rice protein concentrate. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.

How does Open Dog Food grade rice protein?

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.