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Restricted or banned. Restricted or banned by a regulator in at least one country.
Under research review. Being studied or re-evaluated by researchers or regulators.
Contextual. Not flagged, but there is a note worth reading.
Standard. Everyday components like vitamins and minerals.
Not yet classified. Not in our dictionary yet. Always still listed.
Counts include what's inside compound entries like vitamin premixes, so they can add up to more than the label's ingredient count.
1CHICKEN BREASTNamed single-species whole meat▾
● Beneficial (well-established)Whole meat from a named animal species. Both the species and the form are identified, which supports traceability and allergy checking. Published nutrition references associate named whole meats with high protein quality.Sources: AAFCO 2024 · NRC 2006 · Amino acid bioavailability studies
2OATS▾
● Contextual noteA whole grain carbohydrate source rich in soluble fibre (beta-glucans). Generally well-tolerated and considered a high-quality grain for pets.Sources: Veterinary nutrition references
3BARLEY▾
● Contextual noteA whole grain carbohydrate and fibre source. Provides beta-glucans, a type of soluble fibre associated with gut health benefits.Sources: Veterinary nutrition references
4TAPIOCATapioca / tapioca starch▾
● Contextual noteA carbohydrate source that provides energy but limited micronutrients.Sources: NRC 2006
5HONEY▾
● Standard ingredientA natural sugar source occasionally used for palatability or binding. Antibacterial properties documented for Manuka honey (methylglyoxal content) do not apply to ordinary honey. Veterinary sources advise caution with sugary ingredients for pets with diabetes or weight concerns.Sources: NRC 2006
6DEXTROSEAdded sugar / sucrose▾
● Under research reviewSweetener and palatant with no nutritional purpose in pet food. Established associations with dental disease in the veterinary dental literature. May be added to increase palatability.Sources: NRC 2006 Nutrient Requirements · Veterinary dental health consensus
7POTATOPotato / sweet potato▾
● Contextual noteDigestible carbohydrate sources. Not harmful in themselves. Often used in grain-free formulations.Sources: NRC 2006
8DICALCIUM PHOSPHATECalcium phosphates▾
● Standard ingredientA standard added calcium and phosphorus (mineral) supplement.
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9CITRUS FIBRE
10SALT▾
● Contextual noteAn essential mineral present in all pet food. Flag only when appearing high on the ingredient list.Sources: NRC 2006
11YUCCAYucca schidigera extract▾
● Beneficial (supported)Associated with faecal odour reduction in published studies. Some research has explored anti-inflammatory properties.Sources: Lowe & Kershaw 1997Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.
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Part of Drool Pet Co Pty Ltd
Recall historyon recordNo formal recalls.
AS5812 accreditationAustralia's voluntary pet food manufacturing standardnot confirmed
PFIAA membershipPet Food Industry Association of Australianot confirmed
Quality certificationsnone listed
Parent companydisclosedDrool Pet Co Pty Ltd
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● Contextual noteA broad AAFCO-defined category that may contain multiple unspecified compounds. Relevant for allergy-prone pets since potential allergens may not be individually listed.Sources: AAFCO 2024
13FISH OILEPA + DHA (marine-source omega-3)▾
● Beneficial (well-established)Marine-source omega-3 fatty acids associated with anti-inflammatory, skin/coat health, joint support, cognitive function, and cardiac and renal support in multiple peer-reviewed studies.Sources: Bauer 2011 JAVMA · NRC 2006 · Multiple RCTs in dogs for skin/joint conditionsPosition on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.
14TRYPTOPHANL-tryptophan▾
● Standard ingredientAn essential amino acid added as a standard supplement.
15GREEN BANANA FLOURGreen bananas▾
● Beneficial (emerging)A source of resistant starch, which acts as a prebiotic by feeding beneficial gut bacteria. Also provides potassium and fibre. Used by some premium fresh food brands specifically for its prebiotic properties.Sources: Resistant starch prebiotic studies · Nutritional composition dataPosition on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.
16NATURAL COLOUR▾
● Standard ingredientA colouring agent derived from natural sources (e.g., beetroot, turmeric, annatto). No nutritional purpose. Generally considered safer than synthetic colours.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions
17CALCIUM CARBONATECalcium salts▾
● Standard ingredientA standard added calcium (mineral) supplement.Sources: NRC 2006
● Contextual noteA preservative declaration. Where the label names the specific agents in brackets, each is shown and classified below. Where no agent is named, it is not possible to tell whether a natural system or a synthetic antioxidant under research review is present.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions · EU Regulation 767/2009
● Contextual noteA generic antioxidant declaration. On EU and Australian labels, antioxidants is the additive class name and does not disclose which compound is used: it may be a natural form (tocopherols, rosemary extract) or a synthetic one (BHA, BHT, TBHQ, ethoxyquin). The specific antioxidant cannot be confirmed from the label.Sources: EU Regulation 767/2009 · AS 5812 (Australian Standard for pet food)
20L-CARNITINE▾
● Beneficial (emerging)L-carnitine is associated with fat metabolism support in some studies, particularly in weight management contexts.Sources: Gross et al. 2000Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.
21TAURINETaurine (supplemental)▾
● Beneficial (well-established)Taurine supplementation is increasingly common in dog food, particularly for breeds associated with DCM susceptibility.Sources: Pion et al. 1987 · NRC 2006 · Freeman et al. 2018Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.
22ORGANIC ZINCMinerals (generic)▾
● Standard ingredientA generic term for a mineral premix. Where the label lists the specific mineral compounds in brackets, each is shown and classified below; otherwise the individual minerals are not disclosed. European-style labels declare added trace minerals as numbered additives with doses (e.g. "E4 (copper): 10 mg").Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions
23VITAMIN CVitamin C as preservative▾
● Beneficial (emerging)This product uses vitamin C (ascorbic acid or ascorbyl palmitate) as part of its preservation system.Sources: NRC 2006Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.
24VITAMIN E▾
● Standard ingredientA standard added vitamin with antioxidant function.
25ZINCMinerals (generic)▾
● Standard ingredientA generic term for a mineral premix. Where the label lists the specific mineral compounds in brackets, each is shown and classified below; otherwise the individual minerals are not disclosed. European-style labels declare added trace minerals as numbered additives with doses (e.g. "E4 (copper): 10 mg").Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions
26ORGANIC MANGANESEMinerals (generic)▾
● Standard ingredientA generic term for a mineral premix. Where the label lists the specific mineral compounds in brackets, each is shown and classified below; otherwise the individual minerals are not disclosed. European-style labels declare added trace minerals as numbered additives with doses (e.g. "E4 (copper): 10 mg").Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions
27VITAMIN B1Thiamine▾
● Standard ingredientThiamine (vitamin B1): a standard added B vitamin.
28SELENIUM YEASTSelenium sources▾
● Standard ingredientA standard added selenium (mineral) supplement.
29NIACIN▾
● Standard ingredientNiacin (vitamin B3): a standard added B vitamin.
30PANTOTHENIC ACID▾
● Standard ingredientPantothenic acid (vitamin B5): a standard added B vitamin.
31MANGANESEMinerals (generic)▾
● Standard ingredientA generic term for a mineral premix. Where the label lists the specific mineral compounds in brackets, each is shown and classified below; otherwise the individual minerals are not disclosed. European-style labels declare added trace minerals as numbered additives with doses (e.g. "E4 (copper): 10 mg").Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions
32VITAMIN B2Riboflavin▾
● Standard ingredientRiboflavin (vitamin B2): a standard added B vitamin.
33VITAMIN A▾
● Standard ingredientA standard added vitamin involved in vision and immune function.
34VITAMIN B6▾
● Standard ingredientVitamin B6 (pyridoxine): a standard added B vitamin.
35VITAMIN D3▾
● Standard ingredientA standard added vitamin involved in calcium metabolism and bone health.
36SELENIUMSelenium sources▾
● Standard ingredientA standard added selenium (mineral) supplement.
