Spice plant

When an ingredient for dog food is described as "is a spice plant", it means that this ingredient comes from a plant that is typically used to add flavor to food. Spice plants can include herbs such as rosemary, thyme, basil or spices such as turmeric and ginger. They are often used in the kitchen to add aroma, fragrance and flavor to food.

In dog food, spice plants are used in small amounts to enhance flavor or possibly provide health benefits. Many herbs and spices have natural properties that may aid digestion, be anti-inflammatory or have other health benefits.

However, it is important to ensure that spice plants are used in dog food in safe amounts suitable for dogs. Some herbs and spices can have undesirable side effects or be intolerable to dogs in large quantities.