"Flavoring derived from a plant or animal source, formulated to taste like bacon."
Same disclosure gap as "Natural Flavors" generally — it's derived from something real, but the source isn't named, and it doesn't mean the product contains actual bacon or pork. Not dangerous, just a marketing-forward name over an undisclosed ingredient.
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™. Same disclosure gap as "Natural Flavors" generally — it's derived from something real, but the source isn't named, and it doesn't mean the product contains actual bacon or pork. Not dangerous, just a marketing-forward name over an undisclosed ingredient.
Flavoring derived from a plant or animal source, formulated to taste like bacon.