The food also contains several sources of vitamin E and vitamin
C as natural preservatives.
Not exact matches
But given the choice, we opted for no dyes, and for
natural preservatives like tocopherols (vitamin E) or ascorbic acid (vitamin
C), which are widely regarded
as harmless.
SUGAR / GLUCOSE - FRUCTOSE, CONCENTRATED APPLEJUICE, WATER,
NATURAL FLAVOUR, MALIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN
C), SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE (
AS PRESERVATIVE), CARAMELCOLOUR.
We recommend foods that use
natural preservatives such
as mixed tocopherols, Vitamin
C and E, rosemary, and others.
Instead of using chemical
preservatives, look for products that contain
natural preservatives, such
as Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Vitamin
C or the herb rosemary.
Brown Rice, Oat Groats, Barley, Peas, Potato Protein, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potatoes, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Tomato Pomace,
Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, D - Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D2 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin), Flaxseed, Dried Spinach, Parsley, Cranberries, L - Lysine Monohydrochloride, L - Carnitine, Citric Acid (Used
As A
Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Used
As A
Preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Kelp, L - Ascorbyl -2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin
C), Rosemary Extract.
I also understand that vitamin
C can be used
as a
natural preservative.
Chicken Meal, Garbanzo Beans, Peas, Poultry Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Chicken,
Natural Flavor, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Sweet Potatoes, DL Methionine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L - Ascorbyl -2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin
C), Niacin Supplement, Inositol, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D - Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Beta Carotene, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Green Beans, Carrots, Spinach, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite),
Natural Rotisserie Chicken Flavor, Lactic Acid, Taurine, Citric Acid (Used
As A
Preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract.
Instead they opt for
natural preservatives such
as vitamin E mixed tocopherols or vitamin
C,
as well
as other plant extracts.
Chicken meal, brewers rice, barley, oatmeal, poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols),
natural flavor, dried tomato pomace, salt, choline chloride, flaxseed, potassium chloride, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, L - ascorbyl -2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin
C), inositol, niacin, d - calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, beta - carotene, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid, biotin), taurine, minerals (ferrous sulfate, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, copper sulfate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate, sodium selenite), lactic acid, yucca schidigera extract, citric acid (used
as a
preservative), rosemary extract.
Lamb meal, barley, oatmeal, brewers rice, poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols),
natural flavor, tomato pomace, dried brewers yeast, sodium tripolyphosphate, flaxseed, potassium chloride, taurine, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, L - ascorbly -2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin
C), inositol, niacin, d - calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, beta - carotene, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid, biotin), minerals (ferrous sulfate, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, copper sulfate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate, sodium selenite), lactic acid, choline chloride, yucca schidigera extract, citric acid (used
as a
preservative), rosemary extract.
Better options are
natural preservatives such
as tocopherols (vitamin E), citric acid (vitamin
C), and rosemary extract.
Natural and organic pet foods use meats that are raised in sustainable, humane ways without added drugs or hormones, minimally processed, and preserved with natural substances, such as vitamins C and E. Certified - organic pet foods must meet strict USDA standards that spell out how ingredients are produced and processed, which means no pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, artificial preservatives, artificial ingredients or genetically engineered ingre
Natural and organic pet foods use meats that are raised in sustainable, humane ways without added drugs or hormones, minimally processed, and preserved with
natural substances, such as vitamins C and E. Certified - organic pet foods must meet strict USDA standards that spell out how ingredients are produced and processed, which means no pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, artificial preservatives, artificial ingredients or genetically engineered ingre
natural substances, such
as vitamins
C and E. Certified - organic pet foods must meet strict USDA standards that spell out how ingredients are produced and processed, which means no pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, artificial
preservatives, artificial ingredients or genetically engineered ingredients.
Vitamin E supplement and ascorbic acid (vitamin
C) are also used
as natural preservatives.
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Garbanzo Beans, Peas Protein, Poultry Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Pumpkin, Tapioca Starch,
Natural Flavor, Tomato Pomace, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L - Ascorbyl -2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin
C), Inositol, Nicin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, D0calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Beta - Carotene, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Lactic Acid, Citric Acid (Used
As Preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract.
Some
natural preservatives used in dog food include vitamins
C & E and some plant extracts, such
as rosemary.
It uses oil of rosemary
as a
preservative, along with vitamin E supplement and calcium ascorbate (Vitamin
C)-- ascorbic acid, a
natural form of vitamin
C that is easier to absorb into the bloodstream.
Natural preservatives such
as vitamin
C, vitamin E and oils of rosemary, clove or other spices are a better alternative.
Natural preservatives, such
as vitamin E (which is usually called mixed tocopherols) and vitamin
C (normally called ascorbic acid) are used in better quality foods.
Chicken, chicken meal, garbanzo beans, peas, pea protein, poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), sweet potatoes, apples, pumpkin, tapioca starch,
natural flavor, dried tomato pomace, salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, L - ascorbyl -2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin
C), Inositol, niacin, d - calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, beta - carotene, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid, biotin), taurine, minerals (ferrous sulfate, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, copper sulfate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate, sodium selenite), lactic acid, citric acid (used
as a
preservative), yucca schidigera extract, rosemary extract.
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Potato Flour, Pea Protein, Peas, Sweet Potato, Poultry fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Apples, Pumpkin,
Natural Flavor, Tapioca Starch, Tomato Pomace, Salt, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L - Ascorbyl -2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin
C), Inositol, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, D - Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Beta - carotene, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Lactic acid, Citric Acid (Used
as a
Preservative), L - carnitine, Yucca Shidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract.
Brewer's Rice, Soybean Meal, Barley, Canola Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate,
Natural Flavor, Salt, Carrots, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L - ascorbyl -2-polyphosphate [source of Vitamin
C], Inositol, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, D - calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Beta - carotene, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Choline Chloride, Onion Extract, Garlic Powder, Citric Acid (used
as a
preservative), Rosemary Extract.
Instead, many corporations will use a
natural preservative such
as vitamin
C or E. Super premium pet foods are also generally free from artificial colors or flavors.
Salmon, Potatoes, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein, Poultry Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Fishmeal, Cellulose, Peas, Flaxseed,
Natural Flavor, Tetra Sodium Pyrophosphate, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L - ascorbyl -2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin
C), Niacin Supplement, Inositol, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D - Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Beta Carotene, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Lactic Acid, Citric Acid (Used
As a
Preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract.
Look for foods that use
natural preservative such
as tocopherols (vitamin E) and vitamin
C.
Lamb, Chicken Meal, Dried Garbanzo Beans, Peas, Sweet Potatoes, Pea Protein, Poultry Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Apples, Pumpkin, Tapioca Starch,
Natural Flavor, Tomato Pomace, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Algae, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L - Ascorbyl -2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin
C), Inositol, Niacin Supplement, D - Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Beta Carotene, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Taurine, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid (Used
As A
Preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract.
Fat and organ meat are their
natural source of vitamin E and eating liver supplies them with pre-formed vitamin A. Traditionally, vitamin E and vitamin
C have been added to pet foods
as a
preservative to control fat content rancidity, extend shelf life and limit ingredient spoilage.
Whitefish Meal, Brewers Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Poultry Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Chicken Meal,
Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Flaxseed, Dried Algae, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L - Ascorbyl -2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin
C), Inositol, Niacin, D - Calciumpantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Beta - Carotene, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Taurine, Lactic Acid, Yucca Schidigera, Citric Acid (Used
As A
Preservative), Rosemary Extract.
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Potatoes, Turkey Meal, Fish Meal, Poultry Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Peas, Cellulose,
Natural Flavor, Tetra Sodium Pyrophosphate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L - Ascorbyl -2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin
C), Niacin Supplement, Inositol, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d - Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Beta - carotene, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Lactic Acid, Citric Acid (Used
as a
Preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract.
Chicken Meal, Garbanzo Beans, Peas, Poultry Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Salmon, Salmon Meal,
Natural Flavor, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Sweet Potatoes, DL Methionine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L - Ascorbyl -2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin
C), Niacin Supplement, Inositol, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D - Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Beta - Carotene, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Green Beans, Carrots, Spinach, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite),
Natural Grilled Flavor, Lactic Acid, Taurine, Citric Acid (Used
As A
Preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract.