Type: Processing aid / acidifier Source: Mineral acid (manufactured) What It Is Hydrochloric acid is an acid used in food and feed processing in very small amounts. On labels, it may appear as an acidifier or as part of a processing step (depending on the product). Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Hydrochloric acid … Read more

Type: Thickener / stabilizer Source: Plant (guar bean) What It Is Guar gum is a plant-derived thickening agent made from guar beans. It is used to thicken and stabilize foods, especially wet formulations. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels Guar gum may be included to: Thicken gravies and wet food textures Stabilize formulas and … Read more

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

Type: Grain / carbohydrate source Source: Plant (sorghum) What It Is Ground whole grain sorghum is whole sorghum grain that has been milled. Sorghum is used as a carbohydrate ingredient in some pet foods. Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels It may be included to: Provide carbohydrates for energy Support kibble structure and processing … Read more

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