Rice Protein
carb · base score 0.5 · also listed as reisprotein, rice protein concentrate
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.
At a glance
- Category
- carb
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 30 products
- Also listed as
- reisprotein, rice protein concentrate
Common questions about rice protein
Is Rice Protein 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 rice protein?
30 UK products list rice protein as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, 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.
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.
