Type: Fruit / plant ingredient Source: Plant (fruit) What It Is Cranberries are a fruit ingredient that may be included in some pet foods and treats as part of a fruit/plant ingredient blend. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Cranberries may be included to: Support ingredient variety in the formula Contribute plant-based components Support … Read more

Type: Sweetener / carbohydrate syrup Source: Plant (corn) What It Is Corn syrup is a liquid sweetener derived from corn starch. It may be used to add sweetness, bind ingredients, or affect texture depending on the product. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Corn syrup may be included to: Improve palatability (taste) Help bind … Read more

Type: Processed plant protein Source: Plant (corn) What It Is Corn protein meal is a concentrated protein fraction derived from corn. It may be listed to indicate a higher-protein processed corn ingredient. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Corn protein meal may be included to: Increase protein content from plant sources Support kibble structure … Read more

Type: Grain product / carbohydrate source Source: Plant (corn) What It Is Corn meal is ground corn used as a carbohydrate and energy source. It is commonly used in many baked and extruded products. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Corn meal may be included to: Provide carbohydrates for energy Support kibble structure and … Read more

Type: Grain product / carbohydrate source Source: Plant (corn) What It Is Corn grits are coarsely ground corn. In pet foods, they may be used as a carbohydrate ingredient and to support kibble structure. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Corn grits may be included to: Provide carbohydrates for energy Support texture and structure … Read more

Type: Processed plant protein Source: Plant (corn) What It Is Corn gluten meal is a processed corn ingredient that contains a concentrated portion of corn protein. It is a by-product of corn processing. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Corn gluten meal may be included to: Increase protein content from plant sources Support kibble … Read more

Type: Grain / carbohydrate source Source: Plant (corn) What It Is Corn is a grain used in some pet foods as a carbohydrate and energy source. It may also appear in multiple processed forms on labels. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Corn may be included to: Provide carbohydrates for energy Support kibble structure … Read more

Type: Mineral supplement (inorganic form) Source: Mineral What It Is Copper sulfate is an inorganic copper source commonly used in mineral premixes for animal nutrition. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Copper sulfate may be included to: Provide copper as part of a mineral premix Support nutritional completeness Maintain consistent mineral levels across batches … Read more

Type: Mineral supplement (protein-bound form) Source: Mineral (protein-bound) What It Is Copper proteinate is a form of copper bound to protein. It may be included as a mineral source in pet food formulations. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Copper proteinate may be included to: Provide copper as part of a mineral premix Support … Read more

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