Tagetes
veg · base score 0.5
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
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 5 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about tagetes
Is Tagetes 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 tagetes?
5 UK products list tagetes as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, 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.
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.
