Ingredient Library

Type: Carbohydrate ingredient Source: Milled brown rice What It Is Brown rice flour is a finely ground form of brown rice used as a carbohydrate source and as a thickener or binder in some pet food recipes. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Provides carbohydrates and calories Helps thicken gravies or stabilize texture Acts … Read more

Type: Vitamin supplement (Vitamin B5) Source: Supplemental pantothenic acid bound to calcium What It Is Calcium pantothenate is a stable supplemental form of vitamin B5 used to support normal metabolism and nutritional completeness. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Included to provide vitamin B5 as part of a vitamin premix Helps meet formulated nutrient … Read more

Type: Animal-based organ ingredient Source: Rendered or cooked animal organ tissue (liver) What It Is Animal liver is nutrient-dense organ meat used in pet foods for protein, palatability, and naturally occurring vitamins and minerals (notably vitamin A and certain B vitamins). Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Adds highly palatable animal flavor and aroma … Read more

Type: Carbohydrate ingredient Source: Whole potatoes or processed potato pieces What It Is Potatoes are a starchy vegetable used as a carbohydrate source and for texture in some pet food recipes. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Provides carbohydrates and calories Helps with texture and body in wet foods Used in some recipes as … Read more

Type: Vegetable ingredient Source: Red bell peppers or red pepper pieces/purée What It Is Red peppers are a vegetable ingredient used in some pet foods for flavor, color, and whole-food ingredient variety. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Adds natural color and visual appeal in stew-style foods Contributes mild flavor and aroma Used as … Read more

Type: Vitamin supplement (Vitamin B2) Source: Supplemental riboflavin (a B-vitamin) What It Is Riboflavin is vitamin B2, commonly added to pet foods as part of a vitamin premix to support nutritional completeness. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Included to provide vitamin B2 as part of a vitamin premix Helps meet formulated nutrient targets … Read more

Type: Carbohydrate ingredient Source: Cooked rice or rice-derived ingredient (varies by recipe) What It Is Rice is a grain ingredient used as a source of carbohydrates and calories. It may also contribute to texture and digestibility in many dog food formulas. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Provides carbohydrates and energy Supports texture and … Read more

Type: Mineral salt / functional additive Source: Sodium phosphate (phosphate salt) What It Is Sodium phosphate is a phosphate salt used in some pet foods for functional formulation purposes and to contribute certain minerals depending on the specific phosphate form used. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Helps support formulation and processing needs in … Read more

Type: Plant extract Source: Yucca plant What It Is Yucca schidigera extract is derived from yucca plants and is often used to reduce stool odor. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Used for nutritional, functional, or formulation purposes Included to meet recipe or processing requirements Where It Is Commonly Found Dry kibble Wet food … Read more

Type: Grain Source: Whole wheat kernel What It Is Whole wheat contains all parts of the wheat kernel, including bran and germ. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Used for nutritional, functional, or formulation purposes Included to meet recipe or processing requirements Where It Is Commonly Found Dry kibble Wet food Commercial pet diets … Read more