"Flavoring derived from a plant or animal source, formulated to taste like chicken."
Same disclosure gap as "Natural Flavors" generally — real in origin, but the exact source isn't named, and it doesn't guarantee the product contains actual chicken beyond what's separately listed. Not dangerous, just under-disclosed.
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 — real in origin, but the exact source isn't named, and it doesn't guarantee the product contains actual chicken beyond what's separately listed. Not dangerous, just under-disclosed.
Flavoring derived from a plant or animal source, formulated to taste like chicken.