Smoked Flavour
additive ingredient
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the additive category and currently poor.
Other names on labels: smoke flavour, natural smoked flavour, smoke flavor
At a glance
- Base score
- -1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 19 products
Products containing smoked flavour
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 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.
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.
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How many UK dog foods contain smoked flavour?
19 UK products list smoked flavour as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is smoked flavour called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: smoke flavour, natural smoked flavour, smoke flavor. 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.