Sage
veg · base score 1 · also listed as common sage, garden sage, salvia, sage, dried sage, sage leaf
What is it?
Sage 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
- 249 products
- Also listed as
- common sage, garden sage, salvia, sage, dried sage, sage leaf
Common questions about sage
Is Sage 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 sage?
249 UK products list sage as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is sage called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: common sage, garden sage, salvia, sage, dried sage, sage leaf. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade sage?
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.
Is sage safe for dogs in dog food?
Sage is a culinary herb used in tiny amounts for flavour. It is generally recognised as safe when included at seasoning levels in complete pet foods.
What does sage do in dog food?
Sage adds aroma and taste and is sometimes paired with other herbs. It is not a primary nutrient source.
