Is Sterilized Chats - Beef Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Friskies
Friskies's Sterilized Chats - Beef 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 composition includes 10% animal meat and by-products, alongside cereals and vegetable protein extracts. The presence of animal by-products raises quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes 10% animal meat and by-products, alongside cereals and vegetable protein extracts. The presence of animal by-products raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Animal by-products may vary in quality and raise concerns about sourcing.
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 10% meat and animal by-products, providing some protein content.
- Includes vegetable protein extracts, which can contribute to overall nutrition.
- Cereals provide carbohydrates, which are a source of energy for pets.
Concerns
- Animal by-products may vary in quality and raise concerns about sourcing.
- Presence of mineral substances and yeast may indicate lower quality ingredients.
- Use of unspecified oils and fats can lead to variability in nutritional value.
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 Cereals safe in this pet food?
Medium
Cereals is used here as base. Cereals serve as a carbohydrate source in this pet food, providing energy. However, their quality can vary based on processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: céréales
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Is Vegetable Protein Extracts safe in this pet food?
Medium
Vegetable Protein Extracts is used here as base. These extracts contribute to the protein content but may not provide the same quality as animal proteins.
Role in formula: base
Original: extraits de protéines végétales
Read the full ingredient profile for Vegetable Protein Extracts
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Is Meat And Animal By Products safe in this pet food?
Medium
Meat And Animal By Products is used here as base. Comprising 10% of the product, the quality of these by-products can be inconsistent, raising concerns about nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: viandes et sous-produits animaux
Read the full ingredient profile for Meat And Animal By Products
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Is Plant Derived By Products safe in this pet food?
Medium
Plant Derived By Products is used here as base. These by-products can provide some nutrients but often lack the quality of whole food sources.
Role in formula: base
Original: sous-produits d'origine végétale
Read the full ingredient profile for Plant Derived By Products
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Is Oils And Fats safe in this pet food?
Medium
Oils And Fats is used here as base. The unspecified nature of these oils and fats can lead to variability in nutritional quality and safety.
Role in formula: base
Original: huiles et graisses
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Is Mineral Substances safe in this pet food?
Medium
Mineral Substances is used here as base. Mineral substances are included for nutritional balance, but their specific sources and quality are not detailed.
Role in formula: base
Original: substances minérales
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Is Yeasts safe in this pet food?
Medium
Yeasts is used here as base. Yeasts can contribute to flavor and nutritional value, but their role in this product is not clearly defined.
Role in formula: base
Original: levures
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Is Vegetables safe in this pet food?
Medium
Vegetables is used here as base. Vegetables can provide vitamins and minerals, but the specific types and their benefits are not specified.
Role in formula: base
Original: légumes
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: 4079713
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