Tagetes
veg ingredient
What is it?
Tagetes is a vegetable ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 5 products
Products containing tagetes
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about tagetes
Is Tagetes good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
What is tagetes in dog food?
Tagetes is a plant extract, usually from marigold flowers, that is used as a natural colourant. It provides carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin.
Why is tagetes added to dog food?
Tagetes is added mainly for its yellow to orange colouring properties, giving a more natural appearance to kibble and wet foods. It may also contribute small amounts of plant compounds.
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How many UK dog foods contain tagetes?
5 UK products list tagetes as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade tagetes?
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.