Type: Amino acid supplement Source: Amino acid (supplemental) What It Is L-lysine is a supplemental form of the amino acid lysine. It may be added to help balance amino acid levels in the overall formula. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels L-lysine may be included to: Support amino acid balance in the recipe Complement … Read more

Type: Nutrient supplement Source: Nutrient supplement (added) What It Is L-carnitine is a nutrient-like compound that may be added to some pet food formulas. It is typically listed among supplemental ingredients. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels L-carnitine may be included to: Support specific formulation goals (varies by product) Complement nutrient blends in certain … Read more

Type: Vitamin (Vitamin C source) Source: Vitamin supplement (stabilized form) What It Is L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate is a stabilized form of Vitamin C used in some animal nutrition formulas. Labels may include this ingredient as a Vitamin C source. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels It may be included to: Provide Vitamin C in a stable … Read more

Type: Mineral supplement (chelated form) Source: Mineral (chelated) What It Is Iron amino acid chelate is a form of iron bound to amino acids. It may be used as an iron source in pet food mineral premixes. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels It may be included to: Provide iron as part of a … Read more

Type: Hydrolyzed protein / flavor ingredient Source: Plant (soy) What It Is Hydrolyzed soy protein is a soy-derived protein ingredient that has been broken down (hydrolyzed) into smaller components. Hydrolyzed proteins are often used to enhance flavor and palatability. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Hydrolyzed soy protein may be included to: Improve taste … Read more

Type: Hydrolyzed protein / flavor ingredient Source: Plant (wheat) What It Is Hydrolyzed wheat gluten is a wheat-derived protein ingredient that has been broken down (hydrolyzed) into smaller components. Hydrolyzed proteins are often used to enhance flavor and palatability. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Hydrolyzed wheat gluten may be included to: Improve taste … Read more

Type: Hydrolyzed protein / flavor ingredient Source: Plant (corn) What It Is Hydrolyzed corn protein is a corn-derived protein ingredient that has been broken down (hydrolyzed) into smaller components. Hydrolysis is often used to enhance flavor and improve palatability. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Hydrolyzed corn protein may be included to: Improve taste … Read more

Type: Hydrolyzed protein / flavor ingredient Source: Plant (corn) What It Is Hydrolyzed corn gluten is a corn-derived protein ingredient that has been broken down (hydrolyzed) into smaller components. Hydrolyzed proteins are often used to enhance flavor and palatability. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Hydrolyzed corn gluten may be included to: Improve palatability … Read more

Type: Processing aid / acidifier Source: Mineral acid (manufactured) What It Is Hydrochloric acid is an acid used in food and feed processing in very small amounts. On labels, it may appear as an acidifier or as part of a processing step (depending on the product). Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Hydrochloric acid … Read more

Type: Thickener / stabilizer Source: Plant (guar bean) What It Is Guar gum is a plant-derived thickening agent made from guar beans. It is used to thicken and stabilize foods, especially wet formulations. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Guar gum may be included to: Thicken gravies and wet food textures Stabilize formulas and … Read more