Tallow
oil ingredient
What is it?
Tallow is an oil or fat 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
- 34 products
Products containing tallow
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 tallow
Is Tallow 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 tallow in dog food?
Tallow is rendered animal fat, usually from cattle or sheep, added to dog food as an energy source and to improve palatability. It provides fatty acids and calories but does not contribute significant protein. Dogs with digestive sensitivities to fat may not tolerate high levels well, so speak to your vet if you are unsure.
How many UK dog foods contain tallow?
34 UK products list tallow as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
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How does Open Dog Food grade tallow?
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.