Wild Yam
veg · base score 0.5
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
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 22 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about wild yam
Is Wild Yam good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain wild yam?
22 UK products list wild yam as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, 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.
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.
