"Thickening agent derived from red seaweed."
A controversial thickener in wet/canned foods. Research links degraded carrageenan to intestinal inflammation and potentially cancer promotion. Some veterinary nutritionists consider food-grade carrageenan safe at normal levels; others recommend avoiding it. When in doubt, choose foods without it.
A real but unresolved concern: often an ongoing FDA/AAFCO research question (like the grain-free/DCM investigation), a common allergen, or a vague-but-not-alarming label claim. -2.5 pts deducted.
Rated C (-2.5 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. A controversial thickener in wet/canned foods. Research links degraded carrageenan to intestinal inflammation and potentially cancer promotion. Some veterinary nutritionists consider food-grade carrageenan safe at normal levels; others recommend avoiding it. When in doubt, choose foods without it.
Thickening agent derived from red seaweed.