Ingredient Library

Type: Grain / carbohydrate source Source: Plant (corn) What It Is Ground whole grain corn is whole corn that has been milled. “Whole grain” indicates the entire kernel is used rather than a refined fraction. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels It may be included to: Provide carbohydrates for energy Support kibble structure and … Read more

Type: Grain / carbohydrate source Source: Plant (wheat) What It Is Ground wheat is wheat that has been milled into smaller particles. In pet foods it is used as a carbohydrate ingredient and can support kibble structure. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Ground wheat may be included to: Provide carbohydrates for energy Support … Read more

Type: Fiber ingredient / plant by-product Source: Plant (soybean) What It Is Ground soybean hulls are the outer covering of soybeans that have been ground. They are commonly used as a fiber ingredient. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Ground soybean hulls may be included to: Add fiber and bulk Support stool consistency Contribute … Read more

Type: Grain / carbohydrate source Source: Plant (corn) What It Is Ground corn is corn that has been milled into smaller particles. In pet foods it is used as a carbohydrate source and to support kibble structure. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Ground corn may be included to: Provide carbohydrates for energy Support … Read more

Type: Grain / carbohydrate source Source: Plant (barley) What It Is Ground barley is barley that has been milled into smaller particles. In pet foods it is used as a carbohydrate source and to support kibble structure. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Ground barley may be included to: Provide carbohydrates for energy Add … Read more

Type: Plant extract Source: Plant (green tea) What It Is Green tea extract is derived from green tea leaves and may be included in some formulas as part of an extract blend. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Green tea extract may be included to: Support “botanical extract” ingredient blends Contribute plant-derived components to … Read more

Type: Vegetable Source: Plant (vegetable) What It Is Green beans are a vegetable ingredient sometimes included in pet foods for variety and plant-based components. They may appear as fresh, dried, or as part of a vegetable blend. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Green beans may be included to: Add vegetable ingredients and variety … Read more

Type: Humectant / texture ingredient Source: Plant or synthetic (varies) What It Is Glycerin is a clear, sweet-tasting liquid used to retain moisture. In pet products, it is commonly used to help keep soft treats from drying out. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Glycerin may be included to: Retain moisture and prevent drying … Read more

Type: Fiber / carbohydrate ingredient Source: Plant-derived (varies) What It Is Fructooligosaccharides (often shortened as FOS) are carbohydrate compounds derived from plant sources. They may be included as part of fiber-focused or digestive-support blends. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Fructooligosaccharides may be included to: Support formulas that include added fiber ingredients Complement digestive-support … Read more

Type: Vitamin (B-complex, Vitamin B9) Source: Vitamin supplement What It Is Folic acid is a supplemental form of folate (Vitamin B9). It is commonly included in vitamin premixes for nutritional completeness. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Folic acid may be included to: Provide Vitamin B9 as part of a vitamin premix Support consistent … Read more