Type: Mineral supplement (chelated form)
Source: Mineral (chelated)
Iron Amino Acid Chelate in Dog and Cat Food
Iron amino acid chelate is a form of iron bound to amino acids. It may be used as an iron source in pet food mineral premixes.
Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels
It may be included to:
- Provide iron as part of a mineral premix
- Support nutritional completeness
- Maintain consistent mineral targets across batches
Where It Is Commonly Found
- Dry kibble
- Wet food
- Foods listing chelated minerals
Label Context
Iron can be listed in different forms (ferrous sulfate, iron proteinate, iron amino acid chelate). The form used varies by manufacturer and formula.
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Educational Note
This page is part of the PetFoodDecoded Label Ingredient Library and is provided for educational reference only.