Truffle
veg ingredient
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the veg category and currently good.
Other names on labels: black truffle, white truffle
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.9 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 5 products
Products containing truffle
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 truffle
Is Truffle 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.
Is truffle safe for dogs?
Truffles are edible fungi sometimes listed as a flavouring in dog food. They are not toxic to dogs, but they are usually present only in trace amounts and add little beyond aroma.
How many UK dog foods contain truffle?
5 UK products list truffle as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
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What else is truffle called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: black truffle, white truffle. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade truffle?
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.