❌ Lentil Flour in Pet Food

Grade D-4 ptsLegumes

What It Is

"Refined lentil product in powdered form."

Health Impact

Refined version of lentils lacking the whole food fiber benefit. Score: 2/10.

Why This Grade

A meaningful red flag: an unnamed source, heavy processing into a by-product or digest form, or documented regulatory scrutiny in at least one country. -4 pts deducted.

Sources & Further Reading

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lentil Flour safe for dogs and cats?

Rated D (-4 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. Refined version of lentils lacking the whole food fiber benefit. Score: 2/10.

What is Lentil Flour in pet food?

Refined lentil product in powdered form.

Related Legumes Ingredients

ChickpeasLentilsBlack BeansPinto Beans
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Sources: FDA, AAFCO Official Publication, National Toxicology Program,
WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines, Journal of Animal Science.

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