Silica
mineral ingredient
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.
Other names on labels: silicon dioxide
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 11 products
Products containing silica
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 silica
Is Silica good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
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.
How many UK dog foods contain silica?
11 UK products list silica as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
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What else is silica called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as silicon dioxide. We match this 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.