Turmeric
veg ingredient
What is it?
Turmeric is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: curcuma, dried curcuma, dried curcuma longa
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curcuma longa
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 719 products
Products containing turmeric
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 turmeric
Is Turmeric 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 turmeric safe for dogs in dog food?
Turmeric is a spice used in some UK dog foods. It is included in small quantities as a botanical ingredient. Some dogs may be sensitive to it, so speak to your vet if you have concerns.
Why is turmeric added to dog food?
Turmeric is added for colour and as a recognisable plant ingredient. It appears on labels as turmeric or curcuma. It is used in amounts appropriate for dogs.
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How many UK dog foods contain turmeric?
719 UK products list turmeric as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is turmeric called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: curcuma, dried curcuma, dried curcuma longa, curcuma longa. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade turmeric?
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.