Wild Yam
veg ingredient
What is it?
Wild Yam is a vegetable ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 27 products
Products containing wild yam
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about wild yam
Is Wild Yam good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
What is wild yam in dog food?
Wild yam is a starchy root vegetable that contributes carbohydrates and fibre to a recipe. It is not the same as sweet potato, though it may appear alongside similar root vegetables.
Is wild yam safe for dogs?
Wild yam is generally considered safe when used as a vegetable ingredient in commercial dog food. Some dogs may be sensitive to new ingredients, so monitor your dog when changing foods.
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How many UK dog foods contain wild yam?
27 UK products list wild yam as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade wild yam?
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.