Tomato
veg · base score 1 · also listed as tomato, tomatoes, dehydrated tomato, dried tomato, dehydrated tomatoes, dried tomatoes
What is it?
Tomato is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 219 products
- Also listed as
- tomato, tomatoes, dehydrated tomato, dried tomato, dehydrated tomatoes, dried tomatoes
Common questions about tomato
Is Tomato 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.
How many UK dog foods contain tomato?
219 UK products list tomato as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is tomato called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: tomato, tomatoes, dehydrated tomato, dried tomato, dehydrated tomatoes, dried tomatoes. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade tomato?
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.
Are tomatoes safe for dogs to eat?
Ripe tomatoes and dried tomato products used in commercial dog food are generally considered safe. Tomato plants and unripe green tomatoes contain compounds that can be harmful, so only prepared tomato ingredients should be fed. Some dogs are sensitive to tomatoes; speak to your vet if you have concerns.
What do tomatoes add to dog food?
Tomatoes add fibre, vitamins and natural flavour to dog food. Dehydrated or dried tomato is a common form used in dry dog foods.
