Sorbitol
additive · base score 0.2 · also listed as sorbitol, e420
What is it?
Sorbitol is an additive, such as a preservative, flavouring or colouring. Graded poor: cheap, vague or of questionable value, so it drags a product’s score down.
At a glance
- Category
- additive
- Grade
- poor
- Base score
- 0.2 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 11 products
- Also listed as
- sorbitol, e420
Common questions about sorbitol
Is Sorbitol 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 sorbitol?
11 UK products list sorbitol as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is sorbitol called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: sorbitol, e420. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade sorbitol?
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 sorbitol in dog food?
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant in certain dog treats and dental products. It is generally recognised as safe in small amounts, though high quantities can cause digestive upset in some dogs. Check the overall ingredient list if your dog has a sensitive stomach.
