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Doing real work · Trace mineral

Chelated minerals

Also appears on labels as: zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, magnesium proteinate, cobalt proteinate

A mineral bound to an amino acid or small peptide so the gut absorbs it as if it were protein.

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Where it comes from
Chemical manufacturing.
Why it's in the product
Better absorbed than the equivalent inorganic salt. Seeing proteinates instead of oxides is one of the quieter markers of a better-formulated food.
Safety and toxicity
Safe at formulated levels.

General reference, not veterinary advice. Dose, breed, and existing conditions change the answer, so talk to your vet before changing what your pet eats. Think we got this wrong? Tell us and we log it publicly.

Found in 252 scored products

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

Panel Score 71 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
CesarFilet Mignon Flavor Wet Dog Food
Panel Score 71 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
CesarClassic Loaf in Sauce Grilled Steak & Eggs Flavorimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 71 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
Meow MixTenders In Sauce With Real Chicken & Beefimported, 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 76 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Heart to TailPremium Cat Food Turkey & Giblets Entreeimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 79 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
CesarClassic Loaf in Sauce Chicken & Liver Recipeimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 79 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Fancy FeastDelights With Cheddar Grilled Tuna & Cheddar Cheese Feast In Gravyimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 79 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Fancy FeastGrilled Tuna Feast In Gravyimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 80 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Pure BalanceHigh Protein Grain Free Chicken & Turkey Recipe In Sauce For Catsimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 80 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Tiny TigerGrain-Free Chunks In Extra Gravy Salmon & Whitefish Recipeimported, not reviewed
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
B.F.F. Best Feline FriendPLAY Tic Toc, Beef & Tuna Dinnerimported, 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
Nature's RecipeGrain Free Chicken Recipe In Savory Brothimported, 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 84 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
SPORTMiXPremium Maintenance 21/12imported, 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
Taste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Zuke'sMini Naturals Chicken Recipe Training Treats
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
VictorHi-Pro Plus Formula

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