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Choline chloride

Also appears on labels as: choline, inositol, betaine, betaine anhydrous, s doline chloride, choline bitartrate

The supplemental form of choline, a nutrient grouped with the B vitamins.

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Where it comes from
Chemical synthesis.
Why it's in the product
Cell membrane structure, liver fat metabolism, and neurotransmitter production. Required in every complete diet.
Safety and toxicity
Safe. It is on essentially every panel because the requirement is real.

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Found in 374 scored products

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

Panel Score 44 out of 100, grade F: We'd skip it
9LivesPlus Careimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 47 out of 100, grade F: We'd skip it
Meow MixTender Centers Salmon & Chicken
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 52 out of 100, grade D: Better options exist
9LivesDaily Essentials Dry Cat Food
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 60 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
Gravy TrainChunks In Gravy With Beef Chunks
Panel Score 60 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
Purina Puppy ChowTender & Crunchy With Real Beef & Riceimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 63 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
Meow MixOriginal Choice Dry Cat Food
Panel Score 64 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
WhiskasIndoor Cat Chicken Flavorimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 67 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
PurinaDog Chow Complete Adult With Real Chicken
Panel Score 67 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
Purina Dog ChowTender & Crunchy With Real Lamb & Turkey Flavorimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 68 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
9LivesHearty Cuts With Real Turkey, Chicken & Cheese In Gravyimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 71 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
PurinaFriskies Seafood Sensations Dry Cat Food
Panel Score 71 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
Meow MixTenders In Sauce With Real Chicken & Beefimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 71 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
FriskiesTasty Treasures Accented With Bacon Turkey Dinner In Gravyimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 71 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
FriskiesWarm'd & Serv'd Grill'd Bites With Chicken In Gravyimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 72 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
Special KittyGourmet Formula Seafood Blend
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 75 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Purina Cat ChowComplete Chicken Dry Cat Food
Panel Score 75 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
PurinaBeneful Originals With Farm-Raised Beef

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