Skullcap
veg ingredient
What is it?
Skullcap is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 5 products
Products containing skullcap
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 skullcap
Is Skullcap 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 skullcap in dog food?
Skullcap is a plant from the mint family that appears in some dog foods as a botanical ingredient. It is usually included in small amounts and is not a major source of protein, fat or fibre.
How many UK dog foods contain skullcap?
5 UK products list skullcap as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
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How does Open Dog Food grade skullcap?
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.




