Plus Beef & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag

1. 1

   grain sorghum

   Same as sorghum. Whole grain with a low glycemic index. Gluten-free, well-tolerated.

2. 2

   beef meal

   Beef cooked down to a dry concentrate. More protein per pound than fresh beef.

   protein animal
3. 3

   brown rice

   Whole grain that's easy to digest. Steady carb energy plus a little fiber.

   grain
4. 4

   peas

   Cheap protein bulk. Fine in small amounts, but when peas stack with lentils and chickpeas in the top ingredients, it's the pattern the FDA flagged in its heart-disease investigation. See why →

   legume
5. 5

   chicken fat

   Despite the name, a high-quality energy source. Concentrated calories plus essential fatty acids like linoleic acid.

   fat
6. 6

   dried beet pulp

   Soluble fiber from sugar-beet processing. Sometimes treated as a filler, but it's actually one of the better fiber sources in kibble.

   fiber
7. 7

   pork meal

   Pork cooked into a dry concentrate. Per pound, more protein than fresh pork.

   protein animal
8. 8

   hydrolyzed whole chicken
9. 9

   dried yeast

   Natural source of B vitamins and trace minerals. Adds a savory flavor that dogs respond well to.

10. 10

    natural flavors

    Same as natural flavor. Usually hydrolyzed liver or broth, adds palatability.

    other
11. 11

    flaxseed

    Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.

    fat
12. 12

    fish meal

    Concentrated fish protein, usually whitefish, herring, or mackerel. Strong amino acid profile.

    protein animal
13. 13

    dehydrated alfalfa meal

    Dried alfalfa. Fiber and trace minerals. Not exciting but it's a real plant ingredient.

14. 14

    yeast culture

    Fermented yeast. Source of B vitamins and beta-glucans that some research suggests support immune function.

15. 15

    potassium chloride

    Required mineral. Sometimes used as a salt substitute. Standard inclusion in complete diets.

    mineral
16. 16

    dried kelp

    Natural source of iodine and trace minerals. A common premium-brand inclusion.

    supplement
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    salt

    Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.

    mineral
18. 18

    choline chloride

    Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.

    supplement
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    dried chicory root

    Natural prebiotic. Feeds beneficial gut bacteria. The same compound (inulin) used in human gut-health products.

    fiber
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    taurine

    Amino acid critical for heart health. Especially important in grain-free or pulse-heavy formulas where natural taurine precursors run thin.

    supplement
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    dl-methionine

    Essential amino acid. Often added when plant proteins dominate, since methionine is naturally lower in pulses than meat.

    supplement
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    l-carnitine

    Amino acid derivative that helps the body convert fat into energy. Common in weight-management formulas.

    supplement
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    zinc sulfate

    Inorganic zinc. Effective at AAFCO doses but less well-absorbed than chelated forms like zinc proteinate.

    mineral
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    ferrous sulfate

    Inorganic iron. Standard mineral source. Iron proteinate is the gentler, better-absorbed premium form.

    mineral
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    manganese sulfate

    Inorganic manganese. Functional but less well-absorbed than the chelated proteinate form.

    mineral

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