Type: Artificial color
Source: Synthetic dye bound to mineral salts
Red 40 Lake in Dog and Cat Food
Red 40 Lake is an insoluble form of Red 40 bound to mineral salts, allowing it to adhere better to fats and coatings.
Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels
- Used for nutritional, functional, or formulation purposes
- Included to meet recipe or processing requirements
Where It Is Commonly Found
- Dry kibble
- Wet food
- Commercial pet diets
Label Context
This ingredient may appear exactly as listed or as part of a premix depending on manufacturer labeling.
Educational Note
This page is part of the PetFoodDecoded Label Ingredient Library and is provided for educational reference only.