Rosemary
veg ingredient
What is it?
Rosemary is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: rosemary extract, rosmarinus officinalis
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 664 products
Products containing rosemary
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 rosemary
Is Rosemary 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.
Why is rosemary added to dog food?
Rosemary is a herb included for its natural antioxidant properties, which can help preserve fats and oils in the food. It may appear on UK labels as 'rosemary', 'rosemary extract' or the botanical name 'rosmarinus officinalis'.
Is rosemary safe for dogs?
Rosemary is widely used in foods and is generally considered safe in the small quantities found in dog recipes. Some dogs are sensitive to strong herbs, so speak to your vet if you notice any adverse reaction.
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How many UK dog foods contain rosemary?
664 UK products list rosemary as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is rosemary called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: rosemary extract, rosmarinus officinalis. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade rosemary?
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.