"A dehydrated fraction of cheese, used mainly for flavor."
Unlike artificial cheese flavor, this is at least derived from real cheese — but "product" (rather than "cheese" alone) signals it's a processed fraction, not whole dried cheese, and it still carries the lactose and fat concerns of any dairy ingredient. Used for palatability more than nutrition. Score: 4/10.
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™. Unlike artificial cheese flavor, this is at least derived from real cheese — but "product" (rather than "cheese" alone) signals it's a processed fraction, not whole dried cheese, and it still carries the lactose and fat concerns of any dairy ingredient. Used for palatability more than nutrition. Score: 4/10.
A dehydrated fraction of cheese, used mainly for flavor.