Thiamine mononitrate
supplement ingredient
What is it?
Thiamine mononitrate is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: vitamin b1, thiamin
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 102 products
Products containing thiamine mononitrate
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 thiamine mononitrate
Is Thiamine mononitrate 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.
What is thiamine mononitrate in dog food?
Thiamine mononitrate is a form of vitamin B1 added to dog foods to help meet nutritional requirements. Vitamin B1 plays a role in energy metabolism and nerve function. You may also see it listed as vitamin B1 or thiamin on a label.
Why do dog foods add thiamine mononitrate?
It is added to ensure the food provides enough vitamin B1 for a complete and balanced diet. Thiamine can be lost during processing, so manufacturers add it back in a stable form.
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How many UK dog foods contain thiamine mononitrate?
102 UK products list thiamine mononitrate as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is thiamine mononitrate called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: vitamin b1, thiamin. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade thiamine mononitrate?
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.