"Pea flour is a legume-derived ingredient recognized by AAFCO but not as a primary protein source for complete nutrition. It is often used as a filler and binder in pet foods."
Pea flour is a cheap, processed legume product used to inflate protein percentages without providing animal-based protein. As the #1 ingredient, this treat is primarily legume-based rather than meat-based, and pea flour has been associated with the FDA's ongoing DCM investigation in dogs. This ingredient choice prioritizes manufacturing cost and ease over nutritional quality.
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.
Rated D (-4 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. Pea flour is a cheap, processed legume product used to inflate protein percentages without providing animal-based protein. As the #1 ingredient, this treat is primarily legume-based rather than meat-based, and pea flour has been associated with the FDA's ongoing DCM investigation in dogs. This ingredient choice prioritizes manufacturing cost and ease over nutritional quality.
Pea flour is a legume-derived ingredient recognized by AAFCO but not as a primary protein source for complete nutrition. It is often used as a filler and binder in pet foods.