Is Gourmet: Mon Petit Intense Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Purina
Purina's Gourmet: Mon Petit Intense is reviewed here as a pet food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugars.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains a mix of meat derivatives and plant protein extracts, with notable additives like taurine and various minerals. However, the presence of sugars raises concerns about its overall quality.
Main concern
Presence of sugars raises concerns about unnecessary additives in pet food.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains taurine, essential for feline health, supporting heart and eye function.
- Includes a variety of meat sources, providing a range of flavors for cats.
- Mineral additives like zinc and iron support overall health and well-being.
Concerns
- Presence of sugars raises concerns about unnecessary additives in pet food.
- High moisture content may indicate lower nutritional density compared to dry food.
- Use of meat derivatives can imply lower quality compared to whole meat sources.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this pet food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Meat And Animal Derivatives safe in this pet food?
Medium
Meat And Animal Derivatives is used here as base. Meat and animal derivatives provide protein but can vary in quality. The unspecified nature raises concerns about sourcing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Carni e derivati
Read the full ingredient profile for Meat And Animal Derivatives
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Is Plant Protein Extracts safe in this pet food?
Medium
Plant Protein Extracts is used here as base. Plant protein extracts are included for protein content but may not provide the same benefits as animal proteins.
Role in formula: base
Original: Estratti di proteine vegetali
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Is Fish And Fish Derivatives safe in this pet food?
Medium
Fish And Fish Derivatives is used here as base. Fish and fish derivatives contribute to protein content and flavor, but quality can vary based on sourcing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pesci e sottoprodotti del pesci
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Is Minerals safe in this pet food?
Good
Minerals is used here as base. Minerals are essential for various bodily functions, and their inclusion supports overall health.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sostanze minerali
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Is Sugars safe in this pet food?
Bad
Sugars is used here as base. Sugars are unnecessary in pet food and can contribute to health issues like obesity and dental problems.
Role in formula: base
Original: Zuccheri
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Is Yeasts safe in this pet food?
Medium
Yeasts is used here as base. Yeasts can provide some nutritional benefits but may also raise concerns about allergies in sensitive pets.
Role in formula: base
Original: Lieviti
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Is Taurine safe in this pet food?
Good
Taurine is used here as nutritional_additive. Taurine is crucial for cats, supporting heart and eye health, making it a beneficial additive.
Role in formula: nutritional_additive
Original: Taurina
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4286850
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