Saithe
meat ingredient
What is it?
Saithe is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: dried saithe, saithe and pout, carbonero y faneca
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pout, carbonero, faneca
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 6 products
Products containing saithe
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 saithe
Is Saithe 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.
What is saithe in dog food?
Saithe is a white fish also known as coalfish or pollock and is used as a source of protein and omega fatty acids. It is a real fish ingredient often found in British and European recipes.
Is saithe good for dogs?
Saithe provides digestible protein and can be a useful alternative for dogs that do not tolerate more common proteins. Some dogs are sensitive to fish, so speak to your vet if you notice any reactions.
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How many UK dog foods contain saithe?
6 UK products list saithe as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is saithe called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: dried saithe, saithe and pout, carbonero y faneca, pout, carbonero, faneca. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade saithe?
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.