Vinegar
additive · base score 0.2 · also listed as vinegar, dried vinegar, dried vinegar*, vinegar powder, dry vinegar, distilled vinegar, white vinegar, distilled white vinegar
What is it?
Vinegar is an additive, such as a preservative, flavouring or colouring. Graded poor: cheap, vague or of questionable value, so it drags a product’s score down.
At a glance
- Category
- additive
- Grade
- poor
- Base score
- 0.2 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 164 products
- Also listed as
- vinegar, dried vinegar, dried vinegar*, vinegar powder, dry vinegar, distilled vinegar, white vinegar, distilled white vinegar
Common questions about vinegar
Is Vinegar good for dogs?
We grade it as a poor ingredient: typically cheap, vague or of questionable nutritional value, so it drags a product’s score down. One poor ingredient does not make a food bad on its own, but a recipe built from several usually scores low.
How many UK dog foods contain vinegar?
164 UK products list vinegar as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is vinegar called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: vinegar, dried vinegar, dried vinegar*, vinegar powder, dry vinegar, distilled vinegar, white vinegar, distilled white vinegar. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade vinegar?
We grade it poor, our lowest grade, used for cheap, vague or low-value ingredients. 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.
Why is vinegar added to dog food?
Vinegar is sometimes used as an additive in dog food for flavour or preservation. It may appear as dried vinegar, vinegar powder, or distilled vinegar on a UK label. Small amounts are generally used in commercial recipes.
Is vinegar safe for dogs in pet food?
Vinegar is used in small quantities in some dog foods. It is listed as an additive on UK labels. Some dogs may be sensitive to acidic ingredients, so speak to your vet if you have concerns.
