"Flavor enhancer derived from meat or fish."
MSG-adjacent flavor enhancer. Often paired with MSG or disodium guanylate to amplify umami flavor. Used to boost palatability of lower-quality ingredients. Score: 3/10.
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™. MSG-adjacent flavor enhancer. Often paired with MSG or disodium guanylate to amplify umami flavor. Used to boost palatability of lower-quality ingredients. Score: 3/10.
Flavor enhancer derived from meat or fish.