Ingredient database › Alfalfa

Is Alfalfa good or bad in dog food?

Alfalfa is a fibre source and rates as Neutral in our analysis.

In short

Plant fibre/protein; neutral.

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What is Alfalfa?

Alfalfa is a fibre source used in dog food. On a label it may also appear as: alfalfa, alfalfa meal.

How it affects the WoofScore

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