Wheat Gluten
carb · base score -1 · also listed as gluten, wheat protein, wheat gluten
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the carb category and currently graded poor.
At a glance
- Category
- carb
- Grade
- poor
- Base score
- -1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 48 products
- Also listed as
- gluten, wheat protein, wheat gluten
Common questions about wheat gluten
Is Wheat Gluten 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 wheat gluten?
48 UK products list wheat gluten as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is wheat gluten called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: gluten, wheat protein, wheat gluten. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade wheat gluten?
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.
What is wheat gluten in dog food?
Wheat gluten is the protein portion of wheat and is often used to bind kibble and boost protein content. It is a common ingredient in many dry dog foods.
Is wheat gluten bad for dogs?
Wheat gluten is not harmful to most dogs and provides a concentrated source of plant protein. Some dogs are sensitive to wheat, so speak to your vet if you suspect an intolerance.
