Vanilla extract
other · base score 0.5 · also listed as vanilla extract, vanilla
What is it?
Vanilla extract is another common food ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- other
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 4 products
- Also listed as
- vanilla extract, vanilla
Common questions about vanilla extract
Is Vanilla extract 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 vanilla extract?
4 UK products list vanilla extract as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is vanilla extract called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: vanilla extract, vanilla. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade vanilla extract?
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.


