Is Molly Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Despar
Molly is a pet food from Despar. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes chicken and salmon as primary protein sources, but also contains by-products and plant extracts, raising moderate quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes chicken and salmon as primary protein sources, but also contains by-products and plant extracts, raising moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains meat by-products, which can vary in quality and may not be as nutritious as whole meats.
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 chicken (18%) and salmon (5.2%), providing animal protein sources for pets.
- Includes FOS (0.2%), a prebiotic that may support digestive health in pets.
Concerns
- Contains meat by-products, which can vary in quality and may not be as nutritious as whole meats.
- Includes plant extracts and yeast, which may not provide significant benefits compared to animal proteins.
Who should avoid this product?
This pet food may not be the best fit for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this pet food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Cereals safe in this pet food?
Medium
Cereals is used here as base. Cereals serve as a carbohydrate source in this pet food, but their nutritional value can vary based on type and processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cereali
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Is Chicken safe in this pet food?
Good
Chicken is used here as base. Chicken (18%) is a primary protein source, providing essential amino acids for pet health.
Role in formula: base
Original: carni e derivati (pollo 18%)
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Is Oils And Fats safe in this pet food?
Medium
Oils And Fats is used here as base. Oils and fats are included for energy, but the type and quality can affect overall health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: oli e grassi
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Is Fish And Fish By Products safe in this pet food?
Medium
Fish And Fish By Products is used here as base. Fish (salmon 5.2%) provides omega fatty acids, but by-products may vary in quality and nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: pesci e sottoprodotti dei pesci (salmone 5,2%)
Read the full ingredient profile for Fish And Fish By Products
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Is Vegetable Protein Extracts safe in this pet food?
Medium
Vegetable Protein Extracts is used here as base. Vegetable protein extracts are included, but their quality and digestibility can be lower than animal proteins.
Role in formula: base
Original: estratti di proteine vegetali
Read the full ingredient profile for Vegetable Protein Extracts
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Is Plant By Products safe in this pet food?
Medium
Plant By Products is used here as base. Plant by-products (FOS 0.2%) may provide some fiber, but their overall nutritional contribution is limited.
Role in formula: base
Original: sottoprodotti di origine vegetale (FOS 0,2)
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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 in pets, contributing to overall health.
Role in formula: base
Original: sostanze minerali
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Is Yeast safe in this pet food?
Medium
Yeast is used here as base. Yeast (MOS 0.1%) can support gut health, but its benefits may vary based on individual pet needs.
Role in formula: base
Original: lievito (prodotti del lievito fonte MOS 0,1%)
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: 4287070
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