🟡 Mono- and Diglycerides in Pet Food

Grade C-2.5 ptsAdditives & Colorings

What It Is

"Emulsifier used to blend fat and water in processed food."

Health Impact

An emulsifier that can originate from trans fat processing. Generally recognized as safe at current levels but carries some controversy due to possible trans fat origin. Score: 3/10.

Why This Grade

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.

Sources & Further Reading

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mono- and Diglycerides safe for dogs and cats?

Rated C (-2.5 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. An emulsifier that can originate from trans fat processing. Generally recognized as safe at current levels but carries some controversy due to possible trans fat origin. Score: 3/10.

What is Mono- and Diglycerides in pet food?

Emulsifier used to blend fat and water in processed food.

Related Additives & Colorings Ingredients

CarrageenanDisodium InosinateDisodium GuanylateLecithin (unspecified)
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Sources: FDA, AAFCO Official Publication, National Toxicology Program,
WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines, Journal of Animal Science.

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