Sheep fat
oil ingredient
What is it?
Sheep fat is an oil or fat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
Other names on labels: mutton fat, lamb fat
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 48 products
Products containing sheep fat
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 sheep fat
Is Sheep fat good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
What is sheep fat in dog food?
Sheep fat, also known as mutton fat, is an animal fat used in some dog foods to add energy and flavour. It provides a concentrated source of calories and fatty acids. It may be listed as sheep fat, mutton fat or animal fat.
Is sheep fat good for dogs?
Sheep fat can be a useful energy source for active dogs and adds palatability. Like all fats, it is calorie dense, so portion sizes should be appropriate for your dog's activity level. Dogs with certain fat sensitivities may need alternatives; speak to your vet.
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How many UK dog foods contain sheep fat?
48 UK products list sheep fat as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is sheep fat called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: mutton fat, lamb fat. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade sheep fat?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. 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.