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17 components (the label lists 16 ingredients) · tap any for its research notes
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Standard. Everyday components like vitamins and minerals.
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1ChickenNamed 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
2vegetable glycerineGlycerine▾
● Standard ingredientA humectant used to retain moisture in semi-moist foods, treats, and dental products. Also serves as a sweetener. Permitted for food use by the US FDA (GRAS).Sources: FDA GRAS status · AAFCO ingredient definitions
● Contextual noteA generic flavouring declaration. The label does not disclose whether the flavouring is natural or artificial, or what it is derived from.Sources: EU Regulation 767/2009
10tapioca starchTapioca / tapioca starch▾
● Contextual noteA carbohydrate source that provides energy but limited micronutrients.Sources: NRC 2006
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This product lists 3 separate wheat derivatives (wheat, wheat flour, wheat gluten). When listed separately, each appears lower on the ingredient list than they would if combined as a single entry.
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Recall historyon recordNo formal recalls.
AS5812 accreditationAustralia's voluntary pet food manufacturing standardnot confirmed
PFIAA membershipPet Food Industry Association of Australianot confirmed
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● Contextual noteA protein and carbohydrate source. Wheat gluten is a high-quality plant protein. Note: true gluten intolerance is uncommon in dogs compared to humans.Sources: AAFCO 2024 · NRC 2006
4wheat glutenWheat / wheat gluten▾
● Contextual noteA protein and carbohydrate source. Wheat gluten is a high-quality plant protein. Note: true gluten intolerance is uncommon in dogs compared to humans.Sources: AAFCO 2024 · NRC 2006
5cellulose fibreCellulose / powdered cellulose▾
● Under research reviewA plant-derived insoluble fibre. Provides bulk but limited nutritional value. Acceptable in small amounts; when present as a primary fibre source (top 10 ingredients), it may indicate a high proportion of nutritionally inert filler.Sources: NRC 2006 Nutrient Requirements · Nutritional composition data
6soy proteinSoy / soybean meal▾
● Contextual noteA plant-based protein source. Contains phytoestrogens (isoflavones). A common allergen in some pets.Sources: NRC 2006 · AAFCO 2024
● Standard ingredientA flavouring agent derived from a named animal species, providing more traceability than generic natural flavours. Note: chicken digest and similar named digests are relevant for allergen matching (a pet with chicken allergy should be flagged).Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions
8sorbitol▾
● Standard ingredientA sugar alcohol used as a humectant and sweetener, permitted by AAFCO and considered GRAS by the US FDA. Sorbitol is not xylitol: the veterinary literature does not associate sorbitol with the insulin release or hypoglycaemia reported for xylitol in dogs. The documented effect of high intakes is osmotic diarrhoea.Sources: FDA GRAS listing · AAFCO ingredient definitions · Merck Veterinary Manual (xylitol toxicosis entry)
titanium dioxide
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● Under research reviewWhitening and colour agent. EFSA's 2021 re-evaluation withdrew its acceptance as a human food additive, leading to an EU ban in human food in 2022. No nutritional purpose.Sources: EFSA 2021 safety assessment · EU Regulation 2022/63 · Musial et al. 2020
12emulsifier (soy lecithin)1 components▾
● Standard ingredientEmulsifiers used to bind fats and water and stabilise texture (glyceryl monostearate and related mono- and diglycerides, E471). Permitted at food levels by the US FDA (GRAS).Sources: FDA GRAS listing · EFSA re-evaluation of E471
The label breaks this entry into components, each classified on its own:
13cookie
14cream flavourFlavours (generic/undisclosed)▾
● Contextual noteA generic flavouring declaration. The label does not disclose whether the flavouring is natural or artificial, or what it is derived from.Sources: EU Regulation 767/2009
15sodium tripolyphosphate▾
● Under research reviewAn inorganic phosphate salt (E451) permitted as a food additive in the US (GRAS) and the EU, used in pet food mainly for moisture retention and in some dental-care formulations. EFSA's 2019 re-evaluation of phosphates set a group acceptable daily intake. Limited pet food-specific toxicology.Sources: EFSA 2019 phosphates opinion
16vitamin 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.
● Standard ingredientNatural preservation agents such as tocopherols or rosemary extract. Where the label names the agents in brackets, each is shown and classified below; 'including' wording means others may be present without being listed.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions
