Ingredient Library

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

Type: Preservative (antioxidant) Source: Synthetic What It Is BHA 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 BHA may be added to: Preserve fats and oils Extend shelf life Maintain product stability during storage Where It … Read more

Type: Fiber ingredient Source: Plant (sugar beet) What It Is Beet pulp is the fibrous material left after sugar beets are processed. In pet foods, it is used primarily as a fiber source. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Beet pulp may be included to: Add fiber for stool consistency Support kibble structure Contribute … Read more

Type: Animal fat source Source: Animal (cattle) What It Is Beef tallow is rendered fat from cattle. In pet foods, it is used as a concentrated fat source and can improve aroma and palatability. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Beef tallow may be included to: Add dietary fat and calories Improve taste and … Read more

Type: Flavor / moisture ingredient Source: Animal (cattle) What It Is Beef stock is a liquid made by simmering beef and/or bones. In pet foods it is generally used for moisture and flavor. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Beef stock may be included to: Add moisture to wet foods Improve aroma and palatability … Read more

Type: Animal fat source Source: Animal (cattle) What It Is Beef fat is fat derived from cattle. It may be added to pet food as a calorie-dense energy source and to improve aroma and palatability. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Beef fat may be included to: Add dietary fat and energy Improve taste … Read more

Type: Rendered animal ingredient (vague processing term) Source: Animal (cattle) What It Is Beef and bone meal is a rendered product made from beef tissues and bone. It is commonly used as a concentrated ingredient in some formulas. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels It may be included to: Provide concentrated animal-derived material Contribute … Read more

Type: Animal protein Source: Animal (cattle) What It Is Beef refers to meat from cattle. In pet food, it is commonly used as a primary animal protein source. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Beef may be included to: Provide animal protein Add fat and palatability Support taste and aroma Where It Is Commonly … Read more

Type: Plant-based ingredient Source: Plant (barley grass) What It Is Barley grass refers to the young green shoots of the barley plant. It may be included in some formulas as part of a plant “greens” blend. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Barley grass may be added to: Support “greens” or plant-ingredient blends Contribute … Read more