Xylo-oligosaccharides
fibre · base score 0.9 · also listed as xylooligosaccharides, xos, xylo-oligosaccharides
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the fibre category and currently graded good.
At a glance
- Category
- fibre
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.9 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 1 products
- Also listed as
- xylooligosaccharides, xos, xylo-oligosaccharides
Common questions about xylo-oligosaccharides
Is Xylo-oligosaccharides 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 xylo-oligosaccharides?
1 UK product lists xylo-oligosaccharides as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is xylo-oligosaccharides called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: xylooligosaccharides, xos, xylo-oligosaccharides. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade xylo-oligosaccharides?
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 are xylo-oligosaccharides in dog food?
Xylo-oligosaccharides, often listed as XOS, are a type of prebiotic fibre derived from plant fibres such as xylan. They are used to increase dietary fibre and provide a fermentable carbohydrate source for gut bacteria.
Are xylo-oligosaccharides safe for dogs?
They are generally recognised as safe in pet foods when used at appropriate levels. A sudden increase in fibre can cause loose stools in some dogs, so any dietary change should be introduced gradually.
