"Dehydrated yeast, often a source of B vitamins, protein, and natural flavor."
A legitimate source of B vitamins and protein, and yeast's natural savory flavor also makes food more palatable — which is often the real reason it's included. The catch: some dogs have genuine yeast sensitivities or allergies, and "dried yeast" doesn't distinguish between a nutritional inclusion and a palatability crutch for an otherwise bland formula. Score: 5/10.
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™. A legitimate source of B vitamins and protein, and yeast's natural savory flavor also makes food more palatable — which is often the real reason it's included. The catch: some dogs have genuine yeast sensitivities or allergies, and "dried yeast" doesn't distinguish between a nutritional inclusion and a palatability crutch for an otherwise bland formula. Score: 5/10.
Dehydrated yeast, often a source of B vitamins, protein, and natural flavor.