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Chicken Broth

Chicken flavor and moisture, with modest nutrition

Chicken broth is liquid made by cooking chicken bones, parts or meat in water. It adds chicken flavor and, in liquid form, moisture to food. Its place on the ingredient list does not tell you how much chicken protein the finished food contains.

Role in the food Does a job
Chicken Broth
What it is
A chicken-derived liquid made by cooking bones, parts or meat and separating the broth from the solids.
Made from
Chicken bones, parts or meat
Main job
Flavor and recipe moisture
Typical amount
Not published
Watch for
Dogs with a diagnosed chicken allergy
Not the same as
Chicken meal

Straight answer

Is Chicken Broth safe for dogs?

Read broth as flavor and liquid

Broth high on a wet-food list can reflect its water weight; in dry food, most added water leaves during cooking. Check the named meats, meals and finished protein analysis to judge the food's nutrition. Skip chicken broth if your dog has a diagnosed chicken allergy.

Why it is in the food
Flavor and recipe moisture

Our read // In our catalog

In 1 of every 9 foods we track

Share of foods that list it

11%

366 of the 3,204 foods with an ingredient list on file, from 50 brands. 316 wet dog food, 35 dog food topper, 11 dry dog food.

Each square is 1% of the catalog

Where it sits on the label

Median position 2. In the top five of 362 foods, so it is usually a main ingredient.

Top five List position, heaviest first

Above the salt

100%

Almost always listed before the salt, so there is more of it than a pinch.

Price per lb

Foods with it $2.87
All foods $3.25

Median of the cheapest bag price across 26 priced foods, 12% below the catalog. The price is the food's, not the ingredient's.

Who leans on it

11%

of the foods that list it are from Blue. 50 brands use it in total.

What it is

How it is made

Chicken processing leaves bones and parts that still hold flavor and protein. Broth makers cook them in water and separate the liquid. They may then concentrate or dry it for easier storage and transport.1,4,5,6

  1. 01 // Source Chicken parts Bones, attached meat and other chicken parts supply the material cooked for broth.
  2. 02 // Process Cook in water Heating draws chicken-derived compounds into the water while larger solids remain behind.
  3. 03 // Process Separate the liquid The liquid is separated from bones and solids; fat may also be removed.
  4. 04 // Output Broth or powder Suppliers offer liquid broth, concentrate and soluble powder for different pet food recipes.

What is in it

Composition, dry matter

90

% protein

AAFCO's minimum crude protein share for the dry solids in a named chicken broth. A spoonful of liquid broth contains water too.

Crude protein 99.3%1
Ash 5.3%1
Acid-hydrolyzed fat 0.2%1

These figures describe one spray-dried broth, not a range for liquid broth. Crude protein is estimated from nitrogen, so its figure need not add neatly to ash and fat. Water dilution changes what each serving contributes.1,4

Why it is in the bag

Cooking liquid and chicken flavor, not the main protein

  1. Main nutrition
  2. Supporting nutrient
  3. Does a job
  4. Mostly filler

When broth is the main liquid in a wet food or topper, it can rank high, because ingredient lists run by weight and liquid broth is mostly water. There it is the cooking liquid and a chicken flavor dogs favor. One supplier pitches it to add palatability or to replace water on the label for consumer appeal. The food's protein comes mainly from the named meats and meals.2,6,7

  1. 01

    Adds chicken aroma

    In a food-choice experiment, free-ranging dogs ate chicken-extract bread before bread with water or no addition. Broth gives makers a way to add that chicken smell.2

  2. 02

    Supplies recipe liquid

    Wet food needs liquid. A supplier markets chicken broth as a flavorful replacement for some processing water, which also puts a named ingredient on the label.6

  3. 03

    Uses chicken processing material

    Broth recovers soluble material from chicken bones and parts. An industry report estimated 70,563 tons of chicken broth used in US pet food, indicating a supply stream at scale.4,5,9

  4. 04

    Stores in several forms

    Suppliers offer liquid, concentrate and powder. Dried powder ships and stores without refrigeration and mixes into wet or dry recipes.5,6

How much No typical amount per recipe is published; suppliers offer liquid, concentrated and powdered forms for wet foods, dry foods and toppers.5,6

Our read // The claims

What the evidence supports

Strong: controlled studies in dogs agree. Some: small or mixed dog data. Thin: mechanism or lab work only. None: nothing, or the evidence points the other way.

  1. Brands say

    Liquid broth adds water to a meal

    Evidence

    1. Strong
    2. Some
    3. Thin
    4. None

    Adding liquid broth adds water. That is plain arithmetic, but it does not show that dogs drink more in total or become better hydrated. Powdered broth contributes little water until it is mixed with liquid.5,6

  2. Brands say

    Chicken broth makes food more tempting

    Evidence

    1. Strong
    2. Some
    3. Thin
    4. None

    In a choice experiment with 30 free-ranging dogs, bread with chicken extract was eaten before bread with water or plain bread. The test supports chicken flavor appeal, but did not test a finished dog food's broth dose.2

  3. Brands say

    Broth is a substantial protein source

    Outruns the evidence

    Evidence

    1. Strong
    2. Some
    3. Thin
    4. None

    One spray-dried sample measured 99.3% crude protein on a dry basis. In a 16-rooster assay, several of its amino acids digested less well than those from dried chicken meat. A finished food's contribution depends on how much broth it contains.1,10

  4. Brands say

    Broth collagen supports dogs' joints

    Outruns the evidence

    Evidence

    1. Strong
    2. Some
    3. Thin
    4. None

    A supplier promotes chicken broth powder for joint health, but gives no dose or dog outcome for that claim. The broth study used a rooster digestibility assay, not a trial measuring joint pain or movement in dogs.5,10

  5. Owners say

    Chicken broth is safe for chicken-allergic dogs

    Outruns the evidence

    Evidence

    1. Strong
    2. Some
    3. Thin
    4. None

    Ordinary broth contains chicken-derived protein. In a blinded crossover study, 12 dogs reacted to whole chicken; signs fell in 11 when they ate hydrolyzed chicken instead. Ordinary broth was not the tested hydrolyzed diet.3,4

Straight answers

What owners ask

  1. Q01

    Is it just filler?

    No

    It supplies liquid and chicken flavor. Judge it by those jobs, while looking to the named meats, meals and finished food analysis to understand the recipe's protein. Its wet weight is not a measure of meat content.2,6,7

  2. Q02

    Does broth count as chicken?

    Yes

    The name identifies a chicken source, which matters for a dog avoiding chicken. It does not tell you how much chicken protein remains after dilution or how much broth the manufacturer used.3,4,7

  3. Q03

    Does broth mean more protein?

    Not necessarily

    One dried broth tested near pure protein, but an ingredient list gives weights, not the protein each item contributes. Read the finished food's protein guarantee alongside its other protein ingredients.1,7

Who uses it

Brands, best sellers and the company it keeps

Top brands, by foods that list it

  1. Blue 42 / 186
  2. Weruva 33 / 50
  3. Cesar 27 / 45
  4. Nutro 20 / 71
  5. Fromm 19 / 67
  6. Merrick 19 / 107
  7. Purina 17 / 185
  8. Nulo 15 / 117
  9. Hill's 13 / 116
  10. Wellness 13 / 118

Foods that list it / all the brand's recipes we track.

Plus 40 more brands.

Usually listed with, share of the foods that list it

  1. Chicken 91%
  2. Carrots 52%
  3. Chicken Liver 43%
  4. Peas 26%
  5. Guar Gum 21%
  6. Dried Egg Product 20%
  7. Pumpkin 19%
  8. Natural Flavor 18%
  9. Potatoes 18%
  10. Sweet Potatoes 18%
  11. Flaxseed 17%
  12. Brown Rice 17%

On the shelf

Foods that list Chicken Broth

366 foods in our catalog list it. These 60 list it highest on the label.

Weruva Awesome Functions Awesome Shiny Chicken & Rice For Skin & Coat Health Wet Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Awesome Functions Awesome Shiny Chicken & Rice For Skin & Coat Health Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelWellness Complete Health Healthy Indulgence Shreds Chicken & Turkey Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWellnessWellness Complete Health Healthy Indulgence Shreds Chicken & Turkey Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelPurina Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals Chicken Pouch Wet Dog FoodPurinaPurina Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals Chicken Pouch Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelPurina Beneful Prepared Meals Simmered Chicken Wet Dog FoodPurinaPurina Beneful Prepared Meals Simmered Chicken Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelHill’s Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Chicken & Vegetable Entrée Wet Dog FoodHill'sHill’s Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Chicken & Vegetable Entrée Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelHill’s Prescription Diet ONC Care Chicken & Vegetable Stew Wet Dog FoodHill'sHill’s Prescription Diet ONC Care Chicken & Vegetable Stew Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelDave’s Pet Food Carbolight Carbohydrate & Weight Management for Dogs / Wet Dog FoodDave's Pet FoodDave’s Pet Food Carbolight Carbohydrate & Weight Management for Dogs / Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelAuthority Sensitive Stomach & Skin Chicken Entree Adult Dog Wet Dog FoodAuthorityAuthority Sensitive Stomach & Skin Chicken Entree Adult Dog Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelKoha Pure Shreds Shredded Chicken Breast Dog Entrée Wet Dog FoodKohaKoha Pure Shreds Shredded Chicken Breast Dog Entrée Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Awesome Everything Chicken, Rice & Pumpkin Multicare Wet Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Awesome Everything Chicken, Rice & Pumpkin Multicare Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Awesome Everything Chicken, Rice & Veggies Multicare Wet Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Awesome Everything Chicken, Rice & Veggies Multicare Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelInaba Churu Meal in Gravy Chicken Recipe with Vegetables Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodINABAInaba Churu Meal in Gravy Chicken Recipe with Vegetables Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the label
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Purina Beneful Freshly Prepared Blends Chicken Wet Dog FoodPurinaPurina Beneful Freshly Prepared Blends Chicken Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelPurina Beneful Kitchen Creations Chicken & Veggies Wet Dog FoodPurinaPurina Beneful Kitchen Creations Chicken & Veggies Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelHill’s Science Diet Adult 7+ Senior Vitality Small & Mini Chicken & Vegetable Stew Wet Dog FoodHill'sHill’s Science Diet Adult 7+ Senior Vitality Small & Mini Chicken & Vegetable Stew Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelHill’s Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Chicken & Rice Stew Wet Dog FoodHill'sHill’s Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Chicken & Rice Stew Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelHill’s Adult Healthy Cuisine Roasted Chicken, Carrots & Spinach Stew Wet Dog FoodHill'sHill’s Adult Healthy Cuisine Roasted Chicken, Carrots & Spinach Stew Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Goldie Lox Wet Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Goldie Lox Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelPurina Beneful Chicken & Peas in Gravy Wet Dog FoodPurinaPurina Beneful Chicken & Peas in Gravy Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelInaba Churu Meal in Gravy Chicken Recipe with Vegetables & Beef Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodINABAInaba Churu Meal in Gravy Chicken Recipe with Vegetables & Beef Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelTiki Dog Pate Chicken, Beef & Beef Liver Cups 4ct Wet Dog FoodTiki DogTiki Dog Pate Chicken, Beef & Beef Liver Cups 4ct Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelCanidae Pure Petite, Grain Free Chicken & Peas Pâté for Small Breed Dogs Wet Dog FoodCanidaeCanidae Pure Petite, Grain Free Chicken & Peas Pâté for Small Breed Dogs Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the label4health Adult Sensitive Skin Stomach Support Formula Salmon Recipe Wet Dog Food4health4health Adult Sensitive Skin Stomach Support Formula Salmon Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the label4health Stews Chicken Vegetable Stew For Dogs Wet Dog Food4health4health Stews Chicken Vegetable Stew For Dogs Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelIams Proactive Health Adult Lamb, Peas and Carrots Recipe Wet Dog FoodIamsIams Proactive Health Adult Lamb, Peas and Carrots Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelAvoDerm Grain Free 12 Cans- Chicken & Veggies Recipe In Gravy Wet Dog FoodAvoDermAvoDerm Grain Free 12 Cans- Chicken & Veggies Recipe In Gravy Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelPure Balance Pro+ Mature Cup Wet Dog FoodPure BalancePure Balance Pro+ Mature Cup Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelBil-Jac Chunky Stew with Chicken & Vegetables Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodBil-JacBil-Jac Chunky Stew with Chicken & Vegetables Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelBil-Jac Pate Platters Pâté Platters with Beef & Sweet Potatoes Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodBil-JacBil-Jac Pate Platters Pâté Platters with Beef & Sweet Potatoes Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelWellness Complete Health Paté Puppy Chicken & Salmon Wet Dog FoodWellnessWellness Complete Health Paté Puppy Chicken & Salmon Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelHalo Holistic Healthy Grains Chicken Recipe Adult Wet Dog FoodHaloHalo Holistic Healthy Grains Chicken Recipe Adult Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelAuthority Healthy Weight Chicken Entree Adult Dog Wet Dog FoodAuthorityAuthority Healthy Weight Chicken Entree Adult Dog Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelAuthority Everyday Health Chicken & Rice Entree Senior 7+ Wet Dog FoodAuthorityAuthority Everyday Health Chicken & Rice Entree Senior 7+ Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelAuthority Sensitive Stomach & Skin Whitefish & Salmon Entree Adult Wet Dog FoodAuthorityAuthority Sensitive Stomach & Skin Whitefish & Salmon Entree Adult Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelIams Proactive Health Adult Chicken, Peas and Carrots Recipe Wet Dog FoodIamsIams Proactive Health Adult Chicken, Peas and Carrots Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelTiki Dog Aloha Petites Chicken & Duck Maui Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodTiki DogTiki Dog Aloha Petites Chicken & Duck Maui Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelTiki Dog Aloha Petites Chicken Huli Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodTiki DogTiki Dog Aloha Petites Chicken Huli Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelTiki Dog Aloha Petites Chicken & Salmon Lomi Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodTiki DogTiki Dog Aloha Petites Chicken & Salmon Lomi Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelTiki Dog Senior Dog Mousse Senior Wet Dog FoodTiki DogTiki Dog Senior Dog Mousse Senior Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelTiki Dog Taste of the World Chicken & Snow Peas Stir Fry Recipe Wet Dog FoodTiki DogTiki Dog Taste of the World Chicken & Snow Peas Stir Fry Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelTiki Dog Taste of the World Peking Duck with Duck Wet Dog FoodTiki DogTiki Dog Taste of the World Peking Duck with Duck Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelTiki Dog Taste of the World Chicken & Pasta Carbonara Recipe Wet Dog FoodTiki DogTiki Dog Taste of the World Chicken & Pasta Carbonara Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelTiki Dog Taste of the World Mediterranean Influence Wet Dog FoodTiki DogTiki Dog Taste of the World Mediterranean Influence Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelTiki Dog Taste of the World Chicken & Shrimp Paella Recipe Wet Dog FoodTiki DogTiki Dog Taste of the World Chicken & Shrimp Paella Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelTiki Dog Whole Foods Chicken & Tuna Recipe in Chicken Consommé Wet Dog FoodTiki DogTiki Dog Whole Foods Chicken & Tuna Recipe in Chicken Consommé Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelInstinct Original Healthy Cravings Toppers Real Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Original Healthy Cravings Toppers Real Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 1 on the labelHill’s Prescription Diet Gastrointestinal Biome Wet Dog FoodHill'sHill’s Prescription Diet Gastrointestinal Biome Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelHill’s Science Diet Puppy Small & Mini Savory Stew with Chicken & Vegetables Wet Dog FoodHill'sHill’s Science Diet Puppy Small & Mini Savory Stew with Chicken & Vegetables Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelHill’s Science Diet Puppy Chicken & Rice Stew Wet Dog FoodHill'sHill’s Science Diet Puppy Chicken & Rice Stew Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelHill’s Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Chicken & Vegetables Stew Wet Dog FoodHill'sHill’s Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Chicken & Vegetables Stew Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelHill’s Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Hearty Vegetable & Chicken Stew Wet Dog FoodHill'sHill’s Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Hearty Vegetable & Chicken Stew Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelHill’s Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Vegetable Entrée Wet Dog FoodHill'sHill’s Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Vegetable Entrée Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelHill’s Science Diet Adult Perfect Digestion Small & Mini Chicken & Vegetables Entrée Wet Dog FoodHill'sHill’s Science Diet Adult Perfect Digestion Small & Mini Chicken & Vegetables Entrée Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelHill’s Science Diet Adult Perfect Digestion Chicken & Rice Entrée Wet Dog FoodHill'sHill’s Science Diet Adult Perfect Digestion Chicken & Rice Entrée Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelPurina Beneful IncrediBites Small Breed with Real Chicken in Gravy Wet Dog FoodPurinaPurina Beneful IncrediBites Small Breed with Real Chicken in Gravy Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelPurina ONE Chicken & Brown Rice Skin & Coat Wet Dog FoodPurinaPurina ONE Chicken & Brown Rice Skin & Coat Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelPurina ONE Chicken & Brown Rice Brain & Heart Wet Dog FoodPurinaPurina ONE Chicken & Brown Rice Brain & Heart Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelPurina ONE Chicken & Brown Rice Bone & Joint Wet Dog FoodPurinaPurina ONE Chicken & Brown Rice Bone & Joint Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelPurina ONE True Instinct Tender Cuts in Gravy Chicken & Duck Wet Dog FoodPurinaPurina ONE True Instinct Tender Cuts in Gravy Chicken & Duck Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 1 on the labelCastor & Pollux Pristine Grain-Free Free-Range Chicken Bone Broth Dog Food TopperCastor & PolluxCastor & Pollux Pristine Grain-Free Free-Range Chicken Bone Broth Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 1 on the label

Leaving it out

Foods without chicken

For owners who skip chicken: popular wet foods priced like the ones that list it ($2.92 to $5.83 per lb), with no chicken on the label.

Zignature Original Food Venison Formula Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodZignatureZignature Original Food Venison Formula Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // $4.12 per lbZignature Original Food Kangaroo Formula Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodZignatureZignature Original Food Kangaroo Formula Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // $4.04 per lbNature’s Logic Original Canine Can: Lamb Wet Dog FoodNature's LogicNature’s Logic Original Canine Can: Lamb Wet Dog FoodWet // $3.99 per lbWellness Complete Health Turkey Wet Dog FoodWellnessWellness Complete Health Turkey Wet Dog FoodWet // $3.75 per lbSolid Gold Barking at the Moon Beef Wet Dog FoodSolid GoldSolid Gold Barking at the Moon Beef Wet Dog FoodWet // $3.64 per lbNutriSource High Plains Select Wet Dog FoodNutriSourceNutriSource High Plains Select Wet Dog FoodWet // $3.58 per lbInstinct Original Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Original Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // $3.47 per lbMerrick Grain Free Limited Ingredient Lamb Wet Dog FoodMerrickMerrick Grain Free Limited Ingredient Lamb Wet Dog FoodWet // $3.45 per lb

Checked against the ingredient list we store for each food. Labels change, so read the bag before you buy.

On labels as

Organic chicken broth: what changes

One page covers every name. Here is what each label word adds, and whether it changes anything for your dog.

Organic chicken broth

Matters for your dog A little

Organic Chicken Broth

What it means USDA's National Organic Program sets the rules: the chickens eat certified organic feed, have year-round outdoor access, and are never given antibiotics. It does not promise more protein, a stronger flavor, or a broth that is safe for a chicken-allergic dog.

For your dog The real difference is how the bird was raised. A review of 67 studies found organic meat had about 47% more omega-3 fat, but broth carries little fat, and no study has tested organic broth in dogs. Added hormones are banned in all US poultry, so that is no difference.1,11,12,13,14,15

  1. Strong
  2. Some
  3. Thin
  4. None

Sources

What we read

Checked October 22, 2026.

  1. 1 Protein quality of chicken-based protein sources evaluated by precision-fed cecectomized rooster assay Journal of Animal Science, 2025 // Journal
  2. 2 The meat of the matter: a rule of thumb for scavenging dogs? Ethology Ecology & Evolution, 2016 // Journal
  3. 3 A comparison of the clinical manifestations of feeding whole and hydrolysed chicken to dogs with hypersensitivity to the native protein Veterinary Dermatology, 2010 // Journal
  4. 4 Official Feed Terms, Common or Usual Ingredient Names and Ingredient Definitions AAFCO, 2025 // Regulator
  5. 5 IQI chicken broth powder IQI Petfood, n.d. // Industry
  6. 6 Nuvin NA Product Offer - Chicken Broth Symrise Pet Food, 2022 // Industry
  7. 7 Reading Labels AAFCO, n.d. // Regulator
  8. 8 Potentially Dangerous Items for Your Pet U.S. Food and Drug Administration, n.d. // Government
  9. 9 Pet Food Production and Ingredient Analysis Pet Food Institute, IFEEDER and NARA, 2020 // Industry
  10. 10 Protein quality of chicken-based protein sources evaluated by precision-fed cecectomized rooster assay Journal of Animal Science, 2025 // Journal
  11. 11 7 CFR 205.238 Livestock health care practice standard Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code of Federal Regulations), n.d. // Regulator
  12. 12 7 CFR 205.237 Livestock feed Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code of Federal Regulations), n.d. // Regulator
  13. 13 7 CFR 205.241 Avian living conditions Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code of Federal Regulations), n.d. // Regulator
  14. 14 Composition differences between organic and conventional meat: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis British Journal of Nutrition, 2016 // Journal
  15. 15 Meat labeling terms: What do they mean? Part 3: No-added Hormones, No Antibiotics, and Humanely Raised University of Nebraska-Lincoln, n.d. // University
An ingredient on its own tells you very little. What matters is how much of it there is and where it sits in the list. That is why we weigh the top five rather than reacting to any single name further down. Back to the wiki

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