Ingredient Library

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: 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

Type: Rendered animal protein meal Source: Rendered beef tissue What It Is Beef meal is a concentrated protein ingredient produced by rendering beef tissues to remove moisture and fat. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Beef Meal is added to pet food products to: Provide concentrated animal protein Support muscle maintenance Increase protein density … Read more

Type: Animal-based organ meat Source: Cattle (liver tissue) What It Is Beef liver is a nutrient-dense organ meat used in pet food as a highly palatable and protein-rich ingredient. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Beef Liver is added to pet food products to: Provide high-quality animal protein Supply natural vitamins and minerals Enhance … Read more