But I am disappointed - "experts want preservatives in pet food" - here:
"In developing the pet food ratings, we were very surprised to learn that an ingredient analysis was not the best way to identify the best products. In general, the industry relies on many by-products and waste from making human food products. Just because an ingredient seems less appetizing to a person doesn’t mean that they don’t provide valuable nutrients in a way that can be both bioavailable and tasty. Despite a lot of discussion and concern, there is no scientific basis to differentiate between synthetic vs. “natural” preservatives for health reasons. Experts GoodGuide consulted with said many pet foods should contain preservatives to minimize chances of product spoilage. We know that there are areas for improvement with this approach, especially because there is very little transparency into the industry and limited information on what’s healthful for cats and dogs."
I would still place my bets on GoodGuide for honing their pet food rating system and in the mean time, I will not be using their ratings.
"In developing the pet food ratings, we were very surprised to learn that an ingredient analysis was not the best way to identify the best products. In general, the industry relies on many by-products and waste from making human food products. Just because an ingredient seems less appetizing to a person doesn’t mean that they don’t provide valuable nutrients in a way that can be both bioavailable and tasty. Despite a lot of discussion and concern, there is no scientific basis to differentiate between synthetic vs. “natural” preservatives for health reasons. Experts GoodGuide consulted with said many pet foods should contain preservatives to minimize chances of product spoilage. We know that there are areas for improvement with this approach, especially because there is very little transparency into the industry and limited information on what’s healthful for cats and dogs."
I would still place my bets on GoodGuide for honing their pet food rating system and in the mean time, I will not be using their ratings.
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