Vitamin E
supplement · base score 0.8 · also listed as vitamin e, tocopherol, vitamin e supplement, vitamin e (alpha-tocopherol), nutritionele toevoegingen per kg: vitamine e (alfa-tocoferol) 25 mg, dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e), dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate
What is it?
Vitamin E is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 184 products
- Also listed as
- vitamin e, tocopherol, vitamin e supplement, vitamin e (alpha-tocopherol), nutritionele toevoegingen per kg: vitamine e (alfa-tocoferol) 25 mg, dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e), dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate
Common questions about vitamin e
Is Vitamin E good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain vitamin e?
184 UK products list vitamin e as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is vitamin e called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: vitamin e, tocopherol, vitamin e supplement, vitamin e (alpha-tocopherol), nutritionele toevoegingen per kg: vitamine e (alfa-tocoferol) 25 mg, dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e), dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade vitamin e?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. 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 vitamin E in dog food?
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin and antioxidant commonly added to dog foods. It helps protect fats in the food from oxidation and supports normal nutrition. It is an essential nutrient for dogs.
Is vitamin E safe for dogs?
Vitamin E is safe when provided at appropriate levels in a complete food. High-dose supplements should only be given under veterinary guidance.
