Wheat Middlings in Pet Food

Grade D-4 ptsGrains & Carbs

What It Is

"By-product of wheat flour milling consisting of various parts of the wheat kernel."

Health Impact

The stuff left over after flour is extracted for human food. Also called "wheat mill run" or "wheat shorts." If this is high on your pet's food label, the food is built around cheap bulk, not nutrition. Score: 1/10.

Why This Grade

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.

Sources & Further Reading

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wheat Middlings safe for dogs and cats?

Rated D (-4 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. The stuff left over after flour is extracted for human food. Also called "wheat mill run" or "wheat shorts." If this is high on your pet's food label, the food is built around cheap bulk, not nutrition. Score: 1/10.

What is Wheat Middlings in pet food?

By-product of wheat flour milling consisting of various parts of the wheat kernel.

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

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