Vegetable Stock
other · base score 0.5 · also listed as vegetable stock, dried vegetable stock, dried vegetarian stock
What is it?
Vegetable Stock 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
- 142 products
- Also listed as
- vegetable stock, dried vegetable stock, dried vegetarian stock
Common questions about vegetable stock
Is Vegetable Stock 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 vegetable stock?
142 UK products list vegetable stock as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is vegetable stock called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: vegetable stock, dried vegetable stock, dried vegetarian stock. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade vegetable stock?
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 vegetable stock in dog food?
Vegetable stock is a flavour enhancer made from vegetables and water, used to improve palatability. It may appear as vegetable stock, dried vegetable stock or dried vegetarian stock.
Is vegetable stock safe for dogs?
Vegetable stock used in commercial dog food is formulated to be safe for dogs. Some dogs may be sensitive to certain vegetables, so check the full label and speak to your vet if needed.
