Spices
veg · base score 0.5 · also listed as spices, natural spices
What is it?
Spices is a vegetable ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 18 products
- Also listed as
- spices, natural spices
Common questions about spices
Is Spices good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain spices?
18 UK products list spices as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is spices called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: spices, natural spices. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade spices?
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.
What does spices mean on a dog food label?
The term spices is vague and can refer to a mixture of dried herbs, seeds or plant extracts. Because the exact ingredients are not stated, it is difficult to assess tolerance for sensitive dogs.
Are spices safe for dogs?
Some spices can irritate a dog's stomach, while others are harmless in tiny amounts. If your dog has a sensitive digestive system or food intolerance, speak to your vet about products listing unspecified spices.
