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Type: Preservative (antioxidant) Source: Plant-derived (Vitamin E compounds) What It Is Mixed tocopherols are natural antioxidant compounds derived from plant oils. They are commonly used as preservatives. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Mixed tocopherols may be included to: Help preserve fats and oils Slow oxidation Maintain product freshness Where It Is Commonly Found … Read more

Type: Rendered fish protein Source: Fish (menhaden) What It Is Menhaden fish meal is a rendered fish product made from menhaden fish with moisture removed, resulting in a concentrated protein ingredient. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Menhaden fish meal may be included to: Provide concentrated fish-based protein Support flavor and palatability Supply marine-derived … Read more

Type: Vitamin supplement (Vitamin K source) Source: Synthetic vitamin What It Is Menadione sodium bisulfite complex is a synthetic form of Vitamin K used in animal feeds. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels It may be included to: Provide a source of Vitamin K Support formulated vitamin requirements Where It Is Commonly Found Dry … Read more

Type: Animal-derived ingredient Source: Animal (unspecified species) What It Is Meat by-products refer to non-muscle animal parts other than meat, such as organs and tissues. The exact components and species are not specified. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Meat by-products may be included to: Utilize animal-derived materials Provide protein and nutrients Support formulation … Read more

Type: Rendered animal protein Source: Animal (unspecified species) What It Is Meat and bone meal is a rendered product made from animal tissues and bones. The specific animal sources are not specified on the label. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Meat and bone meal may be included to: Provide animal-derived protein and minerals … Read more

Type: Mineral supplement Source: Mineral What It Is Manganous oxide is an inorganic form of manganese used as a trace mineral source in pet food mineral premixes. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels It may be included to: Supply manganese as part of a complete mineral blend Support consistent nutrient formulation Where It Is … Read more

Type: Mineral supplement Source: Mineral What It Is Manganese sulfate is an inorganic form of manganese used as a trace mineral source in pet food formulations. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Manganese sulfate may be included to: Provide manganese as part of a mineral premix Support formulated nutrient targets Ensure consistent mineral levels … Read more

Type: Mineral supplement (chelated form) Source: Mineral (chelated) What It Is Manganese amino acid chelate is a form of manganese bound to amino acids. It is used in mineral premixes to supply manganese. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels It may be included to: Provide manganese in a chelated form Support consistent mineral formulation … Read more

Type: Mineral supplement (chelated form) Source: Mineral (chelated with protein) What It Is Magnesium proteinate is a form of magnesium bound to protein fragments. It is used as a magnesium source in pet food mineral premixes. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Magnesium proteinate may be included to: Provide magnesium as part of a … Read more

Type: Thickener / stabilizer Source: Plant (carob/locust bean) What It Is Locust bean gum is a plant-derived thickening agent made from the seeds of the carob (locust bean) tree. It is used to thicken and stabilize foods, especially wet formulations. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Locust bean gum may be included to: Thicken … Read more