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Type: Mineral supplement Source: Mineral What It Is Calcium carbonate is a calcium compound commonly added to pet food to help meet mineral requirements. It may also appear in mineral premixes. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Calcium carbonate may be included to: Provide calcium for nutritional balance Support bone and structural needs Stabilize … Read more

Type: Grain / carbohydrate source Source: Plant (rice) What It Is Brown rice is whole-grain rice with the bran layer intact. In pet foods, it is commonly used as a carbohydrate source and may also contribute some fiber. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Brown rice may be included to: Provide carbohydrates for energy … Read more

Type: Yeast ingredient Source: Microbial (yeast) What It Is Brewer’s yeast is a yeast-derived ingredient used in some pet foods for palatability and as part of certain formula blends. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels It may be included to: Improve taste and aroma Contribute yeast-derived components Support certain formula characteristics Where It Is … Read more

Type: Grain / carbohydrate source Source: Plant (rice) What It Is Brewer’s rice is a rice-derived ingredient that may include smaller rice fragments remaining from milling. It is used as a carbohydrate source. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Brewer’s rice may be included to: Provide carbohydrates for energy Support kibble structure and processing … Read more

Type: Yeast ingredient Source: Microbial (yeast) What It Is Brewer’s dried yeast is a dried yeast ingredient often used in pet foods for palatability and as part of nutrient-containing blends. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels It may be included to: Improve taste and aroma Contribute yeast-derived components Support certain formula characteristics Where It … Read more

Type: Whole food ingredient Source: Plant (fruit) What It Is Blueberries are a fruit that may be included in some pet foods and treats as part of a fruit/plant ingredient blend. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Blueberries may be included to: Support ingredient variety in the formula Contribute plant-based components Support marketing related … Read more

Type: Color additive Source: Synthetic colorant What It Is Blue 2 is a synthetic food dye used to color products. In pet food, it may be included to alter or standardize appearance. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Blue 2 may be added to: Improve product appearance Create consistent color between batches Support product … Read more

Type: Color additive Source: Synthetic colorant What It Is Blue 1 is a synthetic food dye used to color products. In pet food, it may be used to change or standardize appearance. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Blue 1 may be added to: Improve product appearance Create consistent color between batches Support visual … Read more

Type: Vitamin Source: Vitamin (added nutrient) What It Is Biotin is a B vitamin that may be added to pet foods as part of a vitamin premix to support nutritional completeness. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Biotin may be included to: Support nutrient targets in the overall formula Complement vitamin and mineral premixes … Read more

Type: Preservative (antioxidant) Source: Synthetic What It Is BHT is a synthetic antioxidant used to slow oxidation in fats and oils. It helps preserve freshness and extend shelf life. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels BHT may be added to: Preserve fats and oils Extend shelf life Maintain product stability during storage Where It … Read more