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Type: Yeast ingredient (vague term) Source: Microbial (yeast) What It Is Dried yeast is a broad label term for yeast with moisture removed. The label may not specify the yeast type or processing method. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Dried yeast may be included to: Improve taste and aroma Contribute yeast-derived components to … Read more

Type: Root vegetable ingredient Source: Plant (root vegetable) What It Is Dried yam is yam with moisture removed. It may be included as part of root vegetable blends and can contribute carbohydrates and fiber depending on amount used. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Dried yam may be included to: Add root vegetable ingredients … Read more

Type: Plant by-product ingredient / fiber Source: Plant (tomato) What It Is Dried tomato pomace is the leftover material from tomato processing (skins, pulp, seeds) with moisture removed. It may be used as a fiber-containing plant ingredient. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Dried tomato pomace may be included to: Add plant-based fiber and … Read more

Type: Vegetable ingredient Source: Plant (leafy green) What It Is Dried spinach is spinach with moisture removed. It may be included as part of a vegetable or “greens” blend in some pet food formulas. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Dried spinach may be included to: Add plant-based components to the formula Support ingredient … Read more

Type: Vegetable ingredient / fiber source Source: Plant (pumpkin) What It Is Dried pumpkin is pumpkin with moisture removed. It may be included as part of vegetable blends and can contribute fiber depending on amount used. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Dried pumpkin may be included to: Add vegetable-based components Support ingredient variety … Read more

Type: Fiber ingredient Source: Plant (sugar beet) What It Is Dried plain beet pulp is a fiber ingredient derived from sugar beets. “Plain” typically indicates the ingredient is beet pulp without additional flavoring or additives, and “dried” indicates moisture has been removed. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels It may be included to: Add … Read more

Type: Legume / plant ingredient Source: Plant (legume) What It Is Dried peas are peas with moisture removed. They are commonly used in pet foods as part of plant-based ingredient blends and may contribute starch, fiber, and plant-derived components. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Dried peas may be included to: Provide carbohydrates and … Read more

Type: Seaweed ingredient Source: Seaweed What It Is Dried kelp is seaweed with moisture removed. It may be included as part of a seaweed/plant blend and can contribute naturally occurring minerals depending on amount used. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Dried kelp may be included to: Add seaweed-based ingredients to the formula Contribute … Read more

Type: Vegetable ingredient Source: Plant (leafy green) What It Is Dried kale is kale with moisture removed. It may be included as part of a vegetable or “greens” blend in some pet foods. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Dried kale may be included to: Add plant-based components to the formula Support ingredient variety … Read more

Type: Animal-derived ingredient (vague processing term) Source: Animal (egg) What It Is Dried egg product is an egg-derived ingredient with moisture removed. The label term “egg product” can be broad and may not specify whether it includes whole egg, egg whites, or other egg components. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Dried egg product … Read more