Ingredient Library

Type: Animal-based protein Source: Chicken egg What It Is Egg is a highly digestible protein source used in pet food formulations. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Egg is added to pet food products to: Provide complete amino acid profile Support muscle development Enhance palatability Where It Is Commonly Found Dry kibble Wet foods … Read more

Type: Probiotic fermentation product Source: Bacterial fermentation What It Is A dried probiotic derived from Lactobacillus plantarum cultures. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product is added to pet food products to: Promote digestive health Support gut flora balance Assist nutrient absorption Where It Is Commonly Found Dry kibble Digestive … Read more

Type: Probiotic fermentation product Source: Bacterial fermentation What It Is A dried probiotic ingredient derived from Lactobacillus acidophilus cultures. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product is added to pet food products to: Support digestive health Contribute to beneficial gut flora Aid stool consistency Where It Is Commonly Found Premium … Read more

Type: Probiotic fermentation product Source: Bacterial fermentation What It Is A probiotic ingredient derived from Enterococcus faecium cultures. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product is added to pet food products to: Support digestive balance Promote gut health Enhance stool quality Where It Is Commonly Found Dry kibble Digestive health … Read more

Type: Probiotic fermentation product Source: Bacterial fermentation What It Is A dried fermentation product containing beneficial bacterial cultures. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product is added to pet food products to: Support gut microbiome balance Promote digestive health Assist stool quality Where It Is Commonly Found Premium kibble Digestive … Read more

Type: Grain carbohydrate Source: Barley grain What It Is Cracked pearled barley is barley that has been processed to remove the outer hull and cracked into smaller pieces. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Cracked Pearled Barley is added to pet food products to: Provide carbohydrates Supply dietary fiber Contribute to texture in kibble … Read more

Type: Plant-based ingredient Source: Coconut fruit What It Is Coconut is derived from the fruit of the coconut palm and may provide fat and fiber. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Coconut is added to pet food products to: Provide dietary fat Add fiber Enhance flavor Where It Is Commonly Found Grain-free formulas Limited-ingredient … Read more

Type: Trace mineral supplement Source: Mineral compound What It Is Cobalt amino acid chelate is a trace mineral bound to amino acids to improve absorption. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate is added to pet food products to: Support nutrient balance Meet trace mineral requirements Enhance mineral bioavailability Where It … Read more

Type: Plant-based fat Source: Canola plant (rapeseed) What It Is Canola oil is a vegetable oil used as a fat source in pet food. Mixed tocopherols (a form of vitamin E) are used to preserve the oil. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Canola Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) is added to pet food … Read more

Type: Carotenoid / antioxidant Source: Plant-derived or synthetic What It Is Beta carotene is a pigment and antioxidant that can serve as a precursor to vitamin A in some animals. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Beta Carotene is added to pet food products to: Provide antioxidant support Contribute to vitamin A activity (primarily … Read more