Yucca Schidigera
supplement ingredient
What is it?
Yucca Schidigera 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.
Other names on labels: mojave yucca, yucca schigerera, yucca shidigera
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yucca, yucca root, dried ground yucca schidigera, dried and ground yucca schidigera, yucca extract, yucca schidigera extract, yucca schidigera juice, mojave yucca juice, yucca schidigera powder, mojave yucca powder, yucca schidigera root extract, mojave yucca root extract
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 1,322 products
Products containing yucca schidigera
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 yucca schidigera
Is Yucca Schidigera 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.
What is yucca schidigera used for in dog food?
Yucca schidigera is a plant extract often added to dog food to help reduce stool and flatulence odour. It may also support nutrient absorption in some formulations. It is generally considered safe at typical inclusion levels used in commercial pet foods.
How many UK dog foods contain yucca schidigera?
1,322 UK products list yucca schidigera as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
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What else is yucca schidigera called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: mojave yucca, yucca schigerera, yucca shidigera, yucca, yucca root, dried ground yucca schidigera, dried and ground yucca schidigera, yucca extract, yucca schidigera extract, yucca schidigera juice, mojave yucca juice, yucca schidigera powder, mojave yucca powder, yucca schidigera root extract, mojave yucca root extract. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade yucca schidigera?
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.