Vegetable Fat
oil ingredient
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the oil category and currently medium.
Other names on labels: plant fat, refined vegetable fat
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 6 products
Products containing vegetable fat
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 vegetable fat
Is Vegetable Fat good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
What is vegetable fat in dog food?
Vegetable fat is a plant-derived source of fat used to supply energy and support coat condition. On UK labels it may appear as "vegetable fat" or "refined vegetable fat" and is usually listed among the oil or fat ingredients.
Can dogs digest vegetable fat?
Dogs can digest dietary fats, including vegetable fats, when these are included as part of a balanced recipe. If your dog has a known fat intolerance, speak to your vet before choosing a food.
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How many UK dog foods contain vegetable fat?
6 UK products list vegetable fat as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is vegetable fat called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: plant fat, refined vegetable fat. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade vegetable fat?
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.