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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.

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Found in 29 scored products

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

Panel Score 75 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
CesarClassic Loaf in Sauce Grilled Steak & Eggs Flavorcommunity import
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Heart to TailPremium Cat Food Turkey & Giblets Entreecommunity import
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
CesarClassic Loaf in Sauce Chicken & Liver Recipecommunity import
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
FreshpetFreshpet Small Dog Food Chicken & Turkey with Canberries and Spinichcommunity import
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Blue BuffaloBlue's Stew Hearty Beef Stewcommunity import
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Blue BuffaloDuck Recipecommunity import
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Blue BuffaloTastefuls Adult Chicken Entrée Patécommunity import
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Heritage Ranch by H-E-BAdult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipecommunity import
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Pure Balance Small BreedPure Balancecommunity import
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Nulo FreestyleGrain-free Cat & Kitten Chicken & Cod Recipecommunity import
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Trisha YearwoodSamon Recipecommunity import
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Blue BuffaloLife Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
WellnessComplete Health Adult Deboned Chicken & Oatmeal
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Blue BuffaloTastefuls Adult Chicken & Brown Rice (Cat)
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Zuke'sMini Naturals Chicken Recipe Training Treats
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Diamond NaturalsChicken & Rice All Life Stages
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
CanidaeAll Life Stages Multi-Protein Recipe
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Stella & Chewy'sRaw Coated Kibble Cage-Free Chicken
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
NuloFreeStyle Cat & Kitten Turkey & Duck Recipe
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
NuloFreeStyle Indoor Duck & Cod Recipe
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Taste of the WildSouthwest Canyon Canine Recipecommunity import
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
FreshpetSmall Bites Chicken Recipe with Carrots & Cranberriescommunity import
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Get NakedDigestive Health Soft Treats For Catscommunity import

5 more scored products list this ingredient. Showing the 24 lowest-scoring.