Yeast
supplement · base score 1 · also listed as yeast, deactivated nutritional yeast, nutritional yeast, yeast extract, dried yeast, yeasts
What is it?
Yeast is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 1,143 products
- Also listed as
- yeast, deactivated nutritional yeast, nutritional yeast, yeast extract, dried yeast, yeasts
Common questions about yeast
Is Yeast 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 yeast?
1,143 UK products list yeast as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is yeast called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: yeast, deactivated nutritional yeast, nutritional yeast, yeast extract, dried yeast, yeasts. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade yeast?
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 yeast in dog food?
Yeast is a general term for yeast based ingredients such as dried yeast, nutritional yeast and yeast extract, which add protein, B vitamins and flavour. It is commonly used in UK dog foods at low inclusion levels.
Can dogs be sensitive to yeast in dog food?
Some dogs are sensitive to yeast or yeast based ingredients, though this is not common for every dog. Speak to your vet if you notice signs of a food sensitivity.
