Type: Mineral supplement (chelated form)
Source: Mineral (chelated)
Manganese Amino Acid Chelate in Dog and Cat Food
Manganese amino acid chelate is a form of manganese bound to amino acids. It is used in mineral premixes to supply manganese.
Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels
It may be included to:
- Provide manganese in a chelated form
- Support consistent mineral formulation
- Complement other trace minerals
Where It Is Commonly Found
- Dry kibble
- Foods listing chelated minerals
Label Context
Manganese can be listed in different forms, such as manganese sulfate, manganous oxide, or manganese amino acid chelate.
Educational Note
This page is part of the PetFoodDecoded Label Ingredient Library and is provided for educational reference only.