"A dilute acetic acid solution used as a natural preservative and flavoring."
The acidity inhibits bacterial and mold growth the same way it does in human food preservation, and it doubles as a mild flavor/palatability enhancer. A gentle, well-understood natural preservative with no real downside at the levels used.
A minor caveat applies — usually a processing step (e.g. rendering into a meal), a moderate allergen history, or a named-but-fattier source — but nothing on our risk watchlist. -1 pt deducted.
Rated B (-1 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. The acidity inhibits bacterial and mold growth the same way it does in human food preservation, and it doubles as a mild flavor/palatability enhancer. A gentle, well-understood natural preservative with no real downside at the levels used.
A dilute acetic acid solution used as a natural preservative and flavoring.