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Ingredient glossary

Preservatives (unspecified) in dog food

The label says the food is preserved but not with what. It could be a natural antioxidant or a synthetic one - a maker proud of its choice usually names it.

38/100quality score / 100Acceptable - watch the amount
15foods list it on the label
20.8/100their average ODF Score

Found in 15 foods

The highest-scoring foods on our directory with this ingredient on the label.

Same family, own scores - the colour tells you at a glance.

How this score is used

Every ingredient's quality score feeds the ODF Score of every food that lists it, weighted by label position - the formula is public, down to the last penalty.

How our rating works

This is label analysis, not veterinary advice - if your dog has a health condition, talk to your vet before switching foods.

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