Ingredient Library

Type: Grain / carbohydrate source Source: Plant (rice) What It Is Brewer’s rice is a rice-derived ingredient that may include smaller rice fragments remaining from milling. It is used as a carbohydrate source. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Brewer’s rice may be included to: Provide carbohydrates for energy Support kibble structure and processing … Read more

Type: Yeast ingredient Source: Microbial (yeast) What It Is Brewer’s dried yeast is a dried yeast ingredient often used in pet foods for palatability and as part of nutrient-containing blends. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels It may be included to: Improve taste and aroma Contribute yeast-derived components Support certain formula characteristics Where It … Read more

Type: Whole food ingredient Source: Plant (fruit) What It Is Blueberries are a fruit that may be included in some pet foods and treats as part of a fruit/plant ingredient blend. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Blueberries may be included to: Support ingredient variety in the formula Contribute plant-based components Support marketing related … Read more

Type: Color additive Source: Synthetic colorant What It Is Blue 2 is a synthetic food dye used to color products. In pet food, it may be included to alter or standardize appearance. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Blue 2 may be added to: Improve product appearance Create consistent color between batches Support product … Read more

Type: Color additive Source: Synthetic colorant What It Is Blue 1 is a synthetic food dye used to color products. In pet food, it may be used to change or standardize appearance. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Blue 1 may be added to: Improve product appearance Create consistent color between batches Support visual … Read more

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