Tyndallised Lactobacillus
supplement · base score 0.5 · also listed as tyndallised lactobacillus, heat-treated lactobacillus, inactivated lactobacillus
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the supplement category and currently graded medium.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 16 products
- Also listed as
- tyndallised lactobacillus, heat-treated lactobacillus, inactivated lactobacillus
Common questions about tyndallised lactobacillus
Is Tyndallised Lactobacillus good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain tyndallised lactobacillus?
16 UK products list tyndallised lactobacillus as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is tyndallised lactobacillus called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: tyndallised lactobacillus, heat-treated lactobacillus, inactivated lactobacillus. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade tyndallised lactobacillus?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. 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.
What is tyndallised lactobacillus in dog food?
Tyndallised lactobacillus refers to heat-inactivated lactobacillus bacteria. The heat treatment preserves the cell structure while stopping the bacteria from growing or reproducing.
Does tyndallised lactobacillus work as a probiotic in dog food?
Tyndallised lactobacillus is not a live probiotic because the bacteria have been inactivated. It is sometimes added to dog food for its cell components rather than as a live culture.
