Spirulina
veg · base score 1 · also listed as spirulina, spirulina powder, spirulinapulver
What is it?
Spirulina is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 221 products
- Also listed as
- spirulina, spirulina powder, spirulinapulver
Common questions about spirulina
Is Spirulina 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.
How many UK dog foods contain spirulina?
221 UK products list spirulina as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is spirulina called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: spirulina, spirulina powder, spirulinapulver. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade spirulina?
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.
What is spirulina in dog food?
Spirulina is a blue-green algae that is added as a nutrient dense ingredient, providing protein, vitamins and minerals. It is used in small amounts, often as a supplement ingredient.
