Silica
mineral · base score 0.5 · also listed as silicon dioxide
What is it?
Silica is a source of minerals. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- mineral
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 11 products
- Also listed as
- silicon dioxide
Common questions about silica
Is Silica good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain silica?
11 UK products list silica as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is silica called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: silicon dioxide. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade silica?
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.
Is silica safe for dogs to eat?
Silica is generally regarded as safe in the small amounts used in pet food. It is not a significant source of nutrition.
