Do you have any recipes for dog treats that include
tocopherols as a preservative?
We are using mixed
tocopherols as the preservative, as most oils do, but ours is non-GMO, which is the standard in Europe.
Wellness whitefish food contains all natural ingredients like whitefish, peas, ground barley, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, natural fish flavors, salt, vitamin E supplement, mixed
tocopherols as preservatives and harmless colors.
We require all our ingredient suppliers to use Natural
Tocopherols as preservative.
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.
Little known fact:
tocopherol is also classified
as a natural, nontoxic
preservative, and helps this natural formula last longer!
We recommend foods that use natural
preservatives such
as mixed
tocopherols, Vitamin C and E, rosemary, and others.
SuprOmega ® Fish Oil All Natural Ingredients: Menhaden fish oil, vitamin E supplement (natural source vitamin E) mixed
tocopherols (used
as a
preservative)
Instead of using chemical
preservatives, look for products that contain natural
preservatives, such
as Vitamin E (
Tocopherol), Vitamin C or the herb rosemary.
Chicken fat, fish oil, vitamin E supplement (natural source of vitamin E), mixed
tocopherols (used
as a
preservative), Aspergillus oryzae fermentation product dehydrated, Aspergillus niger fermentation product dehydrated, Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product dehydrated, Lactobacillus case fermentation product dehydrated, Bifidobacterium thermophilum fermentation product dehydrated, Enterococcus faecium fermentation product dehydrated.
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.
However, look for
preservatives such
as tocopherols and ascorbic acid
as these come from natural sources.
Tocopherols which are good sources of Vitamin E are used
as preservative while Canola Oil and chicken fat provide essential omega - 3 fatty acids.
Mixed
tocopherols are forms of vitamin E that act
as natural
preservatives.
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.
Turkey, Dried Potatoes, Potato Starch, Dried Ground Peas, Beef Fat (Preserved with Mixed
Tocopherols), Powdered Cellulose, Brewers Dried Yeast, Tapioca Starch, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Carrots, Flaxseed, Gelatin, Cane Molasses, Natural Flavor, Soybean Hulls, Citric Acid (Used
As A
Preservative), Mixed
Tocopherols (Used
As A
Preservative), Rosemary Extract
Instead they opt for natural
preservatives such
as vitamin E mixed
tocopherols or vitamin C,
as well
as other plant extracts.
Ingredients: Chicken, Ground Chicken Bone, Chicken Liver, Salmon, Broccoli, Carrots, Cantaloupe, Egg, Ground Flaxseed, Inulin, Salmon Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Blueberry, Cranberry, Dried Kelp, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Whole Ginger, Whole Parsley, Whole Garlic, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Mixed
Tocopherols (
as preservative), Vitamin D Supplement.
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.
Chicken, Ground Chicken Bone, Chicken Liver, Salmon, Broccoli, Carrots, Cantaloupe, Egg, Ground Flaxseed, Inulin, Salmon Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Blueberry, Cranberry, Dried Kelp, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Whole Ginger, Whole Parsley, Whole Garlic, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Mixed
Tocopherols (
as preservative), Vitamin D Supplement.
Better options are natural
preservatives such
as tocopherols (vitamin E), citric acid (vitamin C), and rosemary extract.
Some natural
preservatives (green tea extract, rosemary extract, vitamin E, mixed
tocopherols, others), some pre-biotics such
as chicory or other things, and sometimes some fermentation products or probiotics round out the formulas.
Some of the better dry foods use
preservatives like vitamin E, which is often seen on labels
as «mixed
tocopherols» which means a mixture of different kinds of vitamin E — a natural
preservative.
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.
Chicken, Ground Chicken Bone, Chicken Liver, Chicken Gizzard, Cantaloupe, Carrots, Broccoli, Lettuce, Egg, Ground Flaxseed, Inulin, Salmon Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Blueberry, Cranberry, Dried Kelp, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Whole Ginger, Whole Parsley, Whole Garlic, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Mixed
Tocopherols (
as preservative), Vitamin D Supplement.
Ingredients: Chicken, chickpea flour, potato flour, tapioca starch, maple syrup, vegetable glycerine, gelatin, natural flavor, salt, natural smoke flavor, phosphoric acid, sorbic acid (
as preservatives), citric acid, mixed
tocopherols (natural
preservative), rosemary.
Ingredients: Beef, chickpea flour, potato flour, tapioca starch, maple syrup, vegetable glycerine, gelatin, natural flavor, salt, natural smoke flavor, phosphoric acid, sorbic acid (
as preservatives), citric acid, mixed
tocopherols (natural
preservative), rosemary.
Ingredients: Duck, Turkey, Vegetable Glycerin, Pea Protein, Mixed
Tocopherols (used
as a
preservative), Rosemary Extract (used
as a
preservative), Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), Vitamin E (D - alpha
Tocopherols).
Ingredients: Salmon, Vegetable Glycerin, Pea Protein, Mixed
Tocopherols (used
as a
preservative), Rosemary Extract (used
as a
preservative), Omega 3 Fish Oil Powder, Linoleic Acid.
Salmon, Vegetable Glycerin, Pea Protein, Mixed
Tocopherols (used
as a
preservative), Rosemary Extract (used
as a
preservative), Omega 3 Fish Oil Powder, Linoleic Acid.
Liver: Chicken liver, barley flour, potato flour, maple syrup, glycerine, tapioca starch, natural flavor, gelatin, salt, phosphoric acid, sorbic acid (
as preservatives), citric acid, mixed
tocopherols (
as preservative), rosemary.
Salmon: salmon, barley flour, potato flour, maple syrup, glycerin, tapioca starch, natural flavor, gelatin, salt, phosphoric acid, sorbic acid (
as preservatives), citric acid, mixed
tocopherols (
as preservative), rosemary.
Liver: Pearled barley, oat flour, dried chicken liver, chicken meal, chicken fat, mixed
tocopherols (
as preservative), oat fiber, salt.
Salmon: pearled barley, oat flour, salmon meal, canola oil, mixed
tocopherols (
as preservative), oat fiber, salt.
Pet food manufacturers now use «mixed
tocopherols» (a claimed source or form of vitamin E), citric acid, beta - carotene and Rosemary extract
as preservatives.
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, glycerin, soy flour, cane molasses, wheat flour, pea protein, animal fat (preserved with mixed
tocopherols), water, salt, citric acid (
preservative), xanthan gum, calcium propionate (
preservative), natural flavor, zinc propionate, mixed
tocopherols (used
as preservative), lactic acid, rosemary extract
Mixed
tocopherols, a source of vitamin E, are used
as preservatives.
Ingredients: Chicken, Vegetable Glycerin, Pea Protein, Mixed
Tocopherols (used
as a
preservative), Rosemary Extract (used
as a
preservative), Omega 3 Fish Oil Powder, Linoleic Acid.
Ingredients: Beef, Beef Heart, Beef Liver, Ground Beef Bone, Broccoli, Carrots, Beef Kidney, Lettuce, Apples, Ground Flaxseed, Inulin, Salmon Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Blueberry, Cranberry, Dried Kelp, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Whole Ginger, Whole Parsley, Whole Garlic, Montmorillonite Clay, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Mixed
Tocopherols (
as preservative), Vitamin D Supplement.
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.
Ingredients: Chicken, Vegetable Glycerin, Pea Protein, Mixed
Tocopherols (used
as a
preservative), Rosemary Extract (used
as a
preservative), Glucosamine HCL, Chondroitin Sulfate.
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.
Some
preservatives are naturally occurring, such
as vitamin E and
tocopherols (TCP), which are fine to help preserve food.
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.
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.