Rose Hip
veg · base score 1 · also listed as rose hip, dried rose hip, dried rose hips, rosehip, ground rose hips, gemalen rozenbottel, rosehip powder, rosehips, rose hips, rosehip shell, dog rose
What is it?
Rose Hip is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 298 products
- Also listed as
- rose hip, dried rose hip, dried rose hips, rosehip, ground rose hips, gemalen rozenbottel, rosehip powder, rosehips, rose hips, rosehip shell, dog rose
Common questions about rose hip
Is Rose Hip 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 rose hip?
298 UK products list rose hip as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is rose hip called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: rose hip, dried rose hip, dried rose hips, rosehip, ground rose hips, gemalen rozenbottel, rosehip powder, rosehips, rose hips, rosehip shell, dog rose. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade rose hip?
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 rose hip in dog food?
Rose hip is the seed pod of the rose plant, sometimes added as a botanical ingredient. It contains natural vitamin C and other plant compounds.
Are rose hips safe for dogs?
Rose hips are generally safe in the small amounts used in pet foods. Some dogs may be sensitive to new botanical ingredients; speak to your vet if you notice any reaction.
