One of the main
reasons pet food manufacturers use carbohydrates like corn, wheat, and soy ingredients is because they are cheaper than animal products — it is that simple.
Not exact matches
Whatever the
reason for AAFCO labeling restrictions, relatively small
pet food manufacturers are where you'll find formulas containing human grade ingredients.
Their decisions are also the
reason why
pet food manufacturers (even if they wanted to) still can't use a more honest, descriptive labeling system, with less opportunity to make a product look better than it actually is, thus effectively protecting those companies that sell poor quality
food.