Salmon Protein
meat · base score 0.8 · also listed as salmon meal, salmon protein, dried salmon protein, dehydrated salmon protein
What is it?
Salmon Protein is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 154 products
- Also listed as
- salmon meal, salmon protein, dried salmon protein, dehydrated salmon protein
Common questions about salmon protein
Is Salmon Protein 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 salmon protein?
154 UK products list salmon protein as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is salmon protein called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: salmon meal, salmon protein, dried salmon protein, dehydrated salmon protein. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade salmon protein?
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 salmon protein in dog food?
Salmon protein is a concentrated fish ingredient made by drying and processing salmon flesh or digest. It provides animal protein and omega fatty acids. UK labels may list it as salmon meal, dried salmon protein, dehydrated salmon protein or salmon digest.
Is salmon protein suitable for dogs with fish sensitivities?
Salmon protein is a fish based ingredient, so dogs with known fish sensitivities may react to it. If your dog has a food sensitivity, speak to your vet before choosing a diet containing it. Always check the full ingredient list for other fish sources.
