Type: Grain / carbohydrate source
Source: Plant (corn)
Ground Corn in Dog and Cat Food
Ground corn is corn that has been milled into smaller particles. In pet foods it is used as a carbohydrate source and to support kibble structure.
Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels
Ground corn may be included to:
- Provide carbohydrates for energy
- Support texture and structure in dry foods
- Serve as a base grain ingredient in some formulas
Where It Is Commonly Found
- Dry kibble
- Grain-inclusive formulas
- Foods listing multiple corn-derived ingredients
Label Context
Corn can be listed in many forms (ground corn, corn meal, corn grits, corn gluten meal). Each term reflects a different processed form.
For pet-specific considerations, use the ingredient scan tool.
Educational Note
This page is part of the PetFoodDecoded Label Ingredient Library and is provided for educational reference only.