Sweet Lupin Flour
carb · base score 0.5
What is it?
Sweet Lupin Flour is a carbohydrate (starch/filler) ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- carb
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 4 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about sweet lupin flour
Is Sweet Lupin Flour 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 sweet lupin flour?
4 UK products list sweet lupin flour as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade sweet lupin flour?
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.
Is sweet lupin flour safe for dogs?
Sweet lupin flour is made from lupin seeds that have been bred to be low in bitter alkaloids. It is used as a legume based source of protein and starch in some pet foods. Some dogs are sensitive to legumes; speak to your vet if your dog has a known legume intolerance.
Does sweet lupin flour cause allergies?
Lupin is a recognised allergen for people and can trigger reactions in some sensitive dogs. It is not one of the most common canine allergens, but individual dogs may still react. Speak to your vet if you notice skin or digestive signs after feeding a food containing lupin.
