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Dried beet pulp

Also appears on labels as: dried plain beet pulp, beet pulp

The fibrous pulp left after sugar is extracted from sugar beets. The sugar is gone by the time it reaches the bag.

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Where it comes from
Sugar refineries.
Why it's in the product
A moderately fermentable fiber that improves stool quality. It is one of the better-studied fibers in dog nutrition and it does what it claims.
Safety and toxicity
No known concern. The persistent internet claim that it is a harmful filler is not supported.

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Found in 89 scored products

Lowest scores first. Its presence here is not what drove those scores.

Panel Score 51 out of 100, grade D: Better options exist
CesarFilet Mignon Flavor & Spring Vegetables Garnish Small Breed Dry
Panel Score 59 out of 100, grade D: Better options exist
PedigreeComplete Nutrition Adult Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable
Panel Score 59 out of 100, grade D: Better options exist
PedigreeAdult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavorimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 64 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
WhiskasIndoor Cat Chicken Flavorimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 72 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
Bil JacDry Food Senior Select Formula With Chicken & Oatmealimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 72 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
Hill's Prescription DietKidney Care k/d Chicken & Vegetable Stewimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 76 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Hill's Prescription DietWeight Loss r/d Chicken Flavorimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 79 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Purina Pro PlanDevelopment Lamb & Rice Formula For Puppiesimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 80 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
IamsProactive Health Hairball Care Daily Treats Salmon Flavorimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Next LevelPerformance Plus Large Breed Adult
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Next LevelHi-Pro Professional
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Next LevelHero’s Saluteimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
CesarHome Delights BBQ Chicken Flavor With Green Beans & Orzo In Sauceimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
CesarMinis Grilled Chicken Flavor With Vegetables Filets In Gravyimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
EvolveGrain-Free Deboned Chicken & Chickpea Recipe For Catsimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Hill's Bioactive RecipeGrow + Learn Puppy Formulaimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 84 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Pure BalanceChicken & Brown Rice Recipe
Panel Score 84 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Pure BalanceChicken & Pea Recipe Dog Foodimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 84 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Heart to TailDeboned Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Foodimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 84 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
SPORTMiXPremium Puppy Small Bitesimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Rachael Ray NutrishReal Chicken & Veggies Recipe
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Blue BuffaloTrue Solutions Weight Control Chicken & Oatmeal Recipeimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
I and Love and YouNaked Essentials Grain Free With Salmon + Troutimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
NutriSourceDry Dog Food Chicken & Rice Recipe For Large Breed Dogsimported, not reviewed

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