Minerals

A blend of essential minerals — such as calcium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, copper, and manganese — added to meet the complete-and-balanced nutrient levels animals require. Minerals are essential for bone, enzyme, immune, and metabolic function, and pet foods are formulated to deliver them within established minimum and maximum levels. This premix is the standard way that's accomplished.

What it's doing there

Added mineral premix supplying essential macro- and trace minerals required for complete nutrition.

The concern

Gagné et al., J Am Vet Med Assoc (2013)

How sure are we

High. This ingredient is well documented and there is broad agreement about how it behaves.

Note: Veterinary analysis of commercial dog foods against AAFCO mineral profiles; added mineral premixes supply the essential macro- and trace minerals animals require.

How this affects a score

In any product containing it, this ingredient raises Ingredient Quality. See the full formula →