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Carrot

Also appears on labels as: carrots, dried carrot, dried carrots, organic carrot, organic carrots, carrot powder

Dried, ground carrot.

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Where it comes from
Vegetable processing.
Why it's in the product
Beta-carotene, fiber, and label appeal. The quantity in most formulas is small.
Safety and toxicity
No known concern.

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Found in 191 scored products

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

Panel Score 48 out of 100, grade F: We'd skip it
Kibbles 'n BitsOriginal Savory Beef & Chicken
Panel Score 51 out of 100, grade D: Better options exist
CesarFilet Mignon Flavor & Spring Vegetables Garnish Small Breed Dry
Panel Score 55 out of 100, grade D: Better options exist
TemptationsBlock Party BBQ Flavor Dry Cat Foodimported, not reviewed
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 72 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
Hill's Prescription DietKidney Care k/d Chicken & Vegetable Stewimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 75 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
PurinaBeneful Originals With Farm-Raised Beef
Panel Score 75 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
PedigreeSmall Dog Food Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetables Flavorimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 79 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Fancy FeastMedleys Tuna Primavera With Tomatoes, Carrots & Spinach In A Silky Brothimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 82 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
WellnessWellBites Chicken & Lamb Soft Treats
Panel Score 82 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Natural BalanceTargeted Nutrition Zen Life Canned Dog Foodimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
BenefulSimple Goodness With Farm-Raised Beefimported, 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
Purina ONESmartBlend Chicken & Rice Adult
Panel Score 84 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Purina ONETender Selects Blend With Real Chicken
Panel Score 84 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Heart to TailSalmon and Sweet Potato 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
Bil JacHearty Stew With Beef & Barleyimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 84 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Pure BalanceGrain Free Wet Dog Food Chicken Dinner (Pate)imported, 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
InstinctOriginal Grain-Free Real Chicken (Cat)
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
WellnessSoft WellBites Turkey & Duck

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