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Turmeric

Also appears on labels as: turmeric spice, turmeric color, organic cinnamon, cinnamon, black pepper, cumin

Dried, ground rhizome and flower spices.

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Where it comes from
Spice growers and processors.
Why it's in the product
Color, flavor, and marketing around anti-inflammatory properties.
Safety and toxicity
Safe in culinary amounts. The curcumin doses studied for inflammation are far higher than what a food contains, and curcumin is poorly absorbed on its own, so treat the health claim as aspirational.
Interactions and who should be careful
At supplement-level doses, curcumin can affect blood clotting and interact with anticoagulants. Not a realistic concern at spice levels in a food.

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 79 scored products

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

Panel Score 82 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
MerrickSlow Cooked BBQ Treats Memphis Style Glazed Tendersimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Ark NaturalsBrushless Toothpaste Dental Chews, Original
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
PedigreeDentastix Original Dental Treats, Large
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
FruitablesPumpkin & Blueberry Crunchy Dog Treats
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Zuke'sMini Naturals Peanut Butter 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 YouNude Super Food Surf 'N Chick Recipeimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
NuloFreeStyle Chunky Chicken Brothimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Rachael Ray NutrishGrain Free Wet Food Beef & Chicken Catteroleimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
JinxGrass-Fed Lamb Dog Food
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Top Chews 100% natural dog treatsChicken and Apple Recipe: sausage bitesimported, not reviewed
Panel Score 88 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Full MoonSavory Chicken Jerky Bites
Panel Score 88 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
GreeniesFeline SmartBites Healthy Indoor Chicken
Panel Score 88 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Open FarmHip & Joint Supplement Chews for Dogs
Panel Score 88 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Open FarmImmune Supplement Chews for Dogs
Panel Score 88 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
GreeniesGrain Free Petite Dental Treatsimported, not reviewed
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
Blue BuffaloTastefuls Adult Chicken & Brown Rice (Cat)
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
PetLab CoHip & Joint Care Chews
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
PetPlateRoost Rulin' Chicken
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
PetPlateTrail Blazin' Beef
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Evanger'sSuper Premium Beef Dinner for Dogs
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
NylaboneNutri Dent Natural Dental Fresh Breath Chew Treats

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