Type: Hydrolyzed animal connective tissue
Source: Processed pork cartilage
Pork Cartilage Hydrolysate in Dog and Cat Food
Pork cartilage hydrolysate is processed connective tissue broken down into smaller components.
Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels
It is added to pet food products to:
- Enhance palatability
- Provide protein fragments
- Support specialty formulations
Where It Is Commonly Found
- EU-labeled products
- Specialized diets
Label Context
Hydrolyzed ingredients are processed to alter protein structure.
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Educational Note
This page is part of the PetFoodDecoded Label Ingredient Library and is provided for educational reference only.