🟡 Tomato Pomace in Pet Food

Grade C-2.5 ptsFiber & Superfoods

What It Is

"By-product of tomato processing including skin, seeds, and pulp."

Health Impact

Low-value fiber source. Provides some fiber and antioxidants but is primarily a processing by-product. Better than nothing. Score: 4/10.

Why This Grade

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.

Sources & Further Reading

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tomato Pomace safe for dogs and cats?

Rated C (-2.5 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. Low-value fiber source. Provides some fiber and antioxidants but is primarily a processing by-product. Better than nothing. Score: 4/10.

What is Tomato Pomace in pet food?

By-product of tomato processing including skin, seeds, and pulp.

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Sources: FDA, AAFCO Official Publication, National Toxicology Program,
WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines, Journal of Animal Science.

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