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Standard. Everyday components like vitamins and minerals.
Not yet classified. Not in our dictionary yet. Always still listed.
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1Wholegrain cerealCereals (generic)▾
● Contextual noteA generic term for grain ingredients, common on European-style labels. Where the label names the grains in brackets, each is shown and classified below; 'and/or' wording means the mix can vary between batches. Unnamed grains are relevant for pets with grain sensitivities.Sources: EU Regulation 767/2009 · FEDIAF labelling guidelines
2chicken mealNamed species meat meal▾
● Beneficial (well-established)Rendered meal from a named animal species: a concentrated protein source with water and fat removed. The species is identified, which supports traceability and allergy checking.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions · Veterinary nutrition references
● 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
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10amino acid (L-cysteine)1 components▾
A generic term for an amino acid supplement blend. Where the label lists the specific amino acids in brackets, each is shown and classified below; otherwise the individual amino acids are not disclosed.
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Part of Greencross (Petbarn exclusive brand) · 8 brands on Pawdit
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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● 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
4tallow (derived from beef and/or chicken and/or lamb)3 components▾
● Standard ingredientRendered fat from cattle. By trade definition, tallow without qualification refers to fat from cattle or sheep; beef tallow names the species. Beef is among the most commonly reported food allergens in dogs in the veterinary literature (Mueller et al. 2016).Sources: Nutritional composition data · Mueller et al. 2016 BMC Veterinary Research
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5salt▾
● Contextual noteAn essential mineral present in all pet food. Flag only when appearing high on the ingredient list.Sources: NRC 2006
6natural colour (caramel)1 components · 1 under research review▾
● 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
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caramel: Contains 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI). NTP studies found 4-MEI to be carcinogenic in rodents. Listed under California Proposition 65.Sources: NTP Technical Report 535 · IARC Monograph Vol 101 · California Prop 65
7natural peanut butter flavourPeanut butter▾
● Contextual notePeanuts, usually as peanut butter or paste, used as a palatant, mainly in dog treats. Peanut is not among the commonly reported food allergens in dogs in the veterinary literature (Mueller et al. 2016). The US FDA warns that some peanut butters made for human consumption contain xylitol, which is associated with hypoglycaemia and liver failure in dogs; human-grade peanut butters can also carry added salt and sugar.Sources: Mueller et al. 2016 BMC Veterinary Research · FDA xylitol consumer warning
8natural preservatives (citric acid)1 components▾
● 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
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● Standard ingredient
Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions
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