What is actually in dog food
Plain explanations of the things you find on a label, from the obvious ones to the ones that sound like chemistry. No opinions about whether an ingredient is good or bad, just what it is and what it does in the bag.
Fenugreek
The seed and leaf of the fenugreek plant.
Fenugreek Seed
The seed of the fenugreek plant.
Ferrous Proteinate
Iron bound to protein as a trace mineral supplement.
Ferrous Sulfate
An inorganic iron salt used as a mineral supplement.
Ferrous Sulfate Monohydrate
A hydrated form of ferrous sulfate used as an iron supplement.
Field Peas
The dried field pea, grown specifically for feed and food rather than as a fresh vegetable.
Filet Mignon Flavor
A flavoring intended to taste of filet mignon.
Fish
Fish flesh used without the species being named.
Fish Bone Broth
Broth produced by simmering fish bones.
Fish Broth
The liquid produced by simmering fish, used to add moisture and flavor.
Fish Digest
Fish tissue broken down by enzymes into a concentrated flavor coating.
Fish Extracts
Concentrated compounds drawn from fish tissue, used mainly to boost aroma and flavor.
Fish Meal
A concentrated meal rendered from whole fish or fish trimmings, without the species being named.
Fish Oil
Oil extracted from fish, without the species being named.
Flavor Enhancer
An unspecified compound added to intensify taste.
Flax Meal
Flax seed ground into a meal.
Flax Oil
Oil pressed from flax seed.
Flaxseed
The seed of the flax plant, used whole or ground.
Flaxseed Flour
Flour milled from flax seed.
Flaxseed Meal
Flax seed ground into a meal, usually after some oil is pressed out.
Flaxseed Oil
Oil pressed from flax seed.
Flounder
A lean white flatfish used as a fish protein source.
Folic Acid
A B vitamin, also called folate or vitamin B9.
Freeze-Dried Barley Sprouts
Germinated barley seed preserved by freeze drying.
Freeze-Dried Beef
Beef preserved by freeze drying.
Freeze-Dried Beef Heart
Beef heart preserved by freeze drying.
Freeze-Dried Beef Liver
Beef liver preserved by freeze drying.
Freeze-Dried Broccoli Sprouts
Germinated broccoli seed preserved by freeze drying.
Freeze-Dried Chia Seed
Chia seed preserved by freeze drying.
Freeze-Dried Chicken
Chicken preserved by freeze drying, which removes water at low temperature.
Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver
Chicken liver preserved by freeze drying.
Freeze-Dried Ground Rabbit Bone
Rabbit bone, freeze dried and ground, used in raw-inspired recipes.
Freeze-Dried Ground Turkey Bone
Turkey bone, freeze dried and ground, used in raw-inspired recipes.
Freeze-Dried Kale Sprouts
Germinated kale seed preserved by freeze drying.
Freeze-Dried Lamb
Lamb preserved by freeze drying.
Freeze-Dried Lamb Heart
Lamb heart preserved by freeze drying.