Thyme

veg ingredient

Good

What is it?

Thyme is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.

At a glance

Base score
1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
Found in
370 products

Products containing thyme

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 thyme

Is Thyme 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.

Why is thyme added to dog food?

Thyme is a culinary herb used mainly as a natural flavouring and to provide small amounts of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It is a recognisable plant ingredient rather than a synthetic additive.

Is thyme safe for dogs to eat?

Thyme used as a food ingredient in small amounts is generally considered safe for dogs. Concentrated thyme essential oil or herbal supplements should only be given under veterinary guidance.

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How many UK dog foods contain thyme?

370 UK products list thyme as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.

How does Open Dog Food grade thyme?

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.