Smoked Flavour
additive · base score -1 · also listed as smoke flavour, natural smoked flavour, smoke flavor, smoked flavour
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the additive category and currently graded poor.
At a glance
- Category
- additive
- Grade
- poor
- Base score
- -1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 16 products
- Also listed as
- smoke flavour, natural smoked flavour, smoke flavor, smoked flavour
Common questions about smoked flavour
Is Smoked Flavour good for dogs?
We grade it as a poor ingredient: typically cheap, vague or of questionable nutritional value, so it drags a product’s score down. One poor ingredient does not make a food bad on its own, but a recipe built from several usually scores low.
How many UK dog foods contain smoked flavour?
16 UK products list smoked flavour as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is smoked flavour called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: smoke flavour, natural smoked flavour, smoke flavor, smoked flavour. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade smoked flavour?
We grade it poor, our lowest grade, used for cheap, vague or low-value ingredients. 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 smoked flavour in dog food?
Smoked flavour is a palatant added to make dog food or treats taste and smell more appealing. It is usually a liquid or powder that mimics the aroma of wood smoke. On UK labels it may appear as 'smoked flavour', 'natural smoked flavour' or 'smoke flavour'.
Is smoked flavour natural or artificial in dog food?
Smoked flavour can be either natural or artificial depending on how it is made. Natural smoked flavour is usually derived from smoking or condensing real wood smoke, while artificial versions are synthesised in a laboratory. Check the individual product label or contact the manufacturer if you want to know which type is used.
