"Non-rendered clean parts of slaughtered salmon not used in human food."
Slightly better than generic by-products because it retains some omega-3 value from salmon. Still includes lower-quality parts like heads, frames, and viscera — from a named source. Score: 4/10.
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™. Slightly better than generic by-products because it retains some omega-3 value from salmon. Still includes lower-quality parts like heads, frames, and viscera — from a named source. Score: 4/10.
Non-rendered clean parts of slaughtered salmon not used in human food.