Spleen
meat · base score 1
What is it?
Spleen is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 49 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about spleen
Is Spleen 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 spleen?
49 UK products list spleen as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade spleen?
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 spleen in dog food?
Spleen is an organ meat, sometimes classed as offal, that provides protein, iron, and other nutrients. It may appear on UK labels as spleen or within broader meat and animal derivatives descriptions.
Is spleen nutritious for dogs?
Spleen can be a nutritious addition to a dog's diet, offering protein and minerals. Like other organ meats, it is often used as part of a balanced mix of ingredients.
