"Protein fraction isolated from peas or lentils."
Became very common in grain-free foods as a filler. The FDA opened an investigation in 2018 into a possible link between grain-free diets high in legume proteins and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. The concern is that legume proteins may interfere with taurine metabolism. Not proven toxic, but a legitimate red flag — especially for breeds predisposed to heart disease.
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™. Became very common in grain-free foods as a filler. The FDA opened an investigation in 2018 into a possible link between grain-free diets high in legume proteins and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. The concern is that legume proteins may interfere with taurine metabolism. Not proven toxic, but a legitimate red flag — especially for breeds predisposed to heart disease.
Protein fraction isolated from peas or lentils.