Wheat germ
carb · base score 1
What is it?
Wheat germ is a carbohydrate (starch/filler) ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- carb
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 3 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about wheat germ
Is Wheat germ 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 wheat germ?
3 UK products list wheat germ as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade wheat germ?
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 wheat germ in dog food?
Wheat germ is the nutrient rich reproductive part of the wheat kernel, separated during milling. It supplies protein, fibre, B vitamins and vitamin E. It often appears on labels as wheat germ or wheat germ oil.
