Type: Synthetic vitamin B1 supplement
Source: Added as thiamine mononitrate form
Thiamine Mononitrate in Dog and Cat Food
Thiamine mononitrate is a stable, synthetic version of vitamin B1 essential for energy metabolism and nerve function.
Why It Appears on Pet Food Labels
- Fortifies food to meet nutritional requirements (heat/processing destroys natural thiamine)
- Supports carbohydrate breakdown, appetite, and nervous system
- Deficiency rare in balanced diets but critical in raw/fish-heavy foods
Where It Is Commonly Found
- Almost all commercial wet and dry foods (vitamins section)
- Especially important in canned diets
Label Context
Water-soluble so excess is excreted—added to prevent deficiency from cooking or storage losses.
Educational Note
This page is part of the PetFoodDecoded Label Ingredient Library and is provided for educational reference only.