Is Tasty Nuggets Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Felix
Felix's Tasty Nuggets 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 animal and fish by-products, with notable protein content. However, the presence of synthetic additives raises quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes animal and fish by-products, with notable protein content. However, the presence of synthetic additives raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains synthetic additives such as preservatives and antioxidants, which may raise safety concerns.
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
- High protein content (42%) from various animal sources supports nutritional needs.
- Includes fish by-products like salmon (14%) and trout (4%), providing omega fatty acids.
Concerns
- Contains synthetic additives such as preservatives and antioxidants, which may raise safety concerns.
- Animal by-products can vary in quality, potentially affecting overall ingredient integrity.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- users trying to avoid sulfates
- 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 Animal And Animal By Products safe in this pet food?
Medium
Animal And Animal By Products is used here as base. Animal by-products provide protein but can vary in quality and source, raising concerns about ingredient integrity.
Role in formula: base
Original: Viandes et sous-produits animaux
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Is Cereals safe in this pet food?
Medium
Cereals is used here as base. Cereals serve as a carbohydrate source but may not provide complete nutrition for pets, depending on type.
Role in formula: base
Original: Céréales
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Is Fish And Fish By Products safe in this pet food?
Good
Fish And Fish By Products is used here as base. Fish by-products, including salmon and trout, contribute beneficial omega fatty acids and protein.
Role in formula: base
Original: Poissons et sous-produits de poissons (dont saumon 14%, truite 4%)
Read the full ingredient profile for Fish And Fish By Products
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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 essential for energy but can vary in quality, impacting overall health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Huiles et graisses
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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 provide additional protein but may not be as bioavailable as animal proteins.
Role in formula: base
Original: Extraits de protéines végétales
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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, contributing to overall health.
Role in formula: base
Original: Substances minérales
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Is Vegetables safe in this pet food?
Good
Vegetables is used here as base. Vegetables add fiber and nutrients, supporting digestive health and overall nutrition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Légumes
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Is Yeasts safe in this pet food?
Medium
Yeasts is used here as base. Yeasts can provide beneficial nutrients but may also cause allergies in some pets.
Role in formula: base
Original: Levures
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Is Vitamin A safe in this pet food?
Good
Vitamin A is used here as nutritional additive. Vitamin A is crucial for vision and immune function, enhancing the nutritional profile.
Role in formula: nutritional additive
Original: Vitamine A
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Is Vitamin D safe in this pet food?
Good
Vitamin D is used here as nutritional additive. Vitamin D supports calcium absorption and bone health, important for overall well-being.
Role in formula: nutritional additive
Original: Vitamine D
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Is Vitamin E safe in this pet food?
Good
Vitamin E is used here as nutritional additive. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage and supporting immune health.
Role in formula: nutritional additive
Original: Vitamine E
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Is Ferrous Sulfate safe in this pet food?
Medium
Ferrous Sulfate is used here as nutritional additive. Ferrous sulfate provides iron, essential for blood health, but is a synthetic source.
Role in formula: nutritional additive
Original: Sulfate de fer (II) monohydraté
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Is Calcium Iodate safe in this pet food?
Medium
Calcium Iodate is used here as nutritional additive. Calcium iodate is a source of iodine, important for thyroid function, but is a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: nutritional additive
Original: lodate de calcium anhydre
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Is Copper Sulfate safe in this pet food?
Medium
Copper Sulfate is used here as nutritional additive. Copper sulfate provides copper, necessary for various enzymatic functions, but is synthetic.
Role in formula: nutritional additive
Original: Sulfate de cuivre (II) pentahydraté
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Is Manganese Sulfate safe in this pet food?
Medium
Manganese Sulfate is used here as nutritional additive. Manganese sulfate supplies manganese, important for metabolism, but is a synthetic source.
Role in formula: nutritional additive
Original: Sulfate manganeux monohydraté
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Is Zinc Sulfate safe in this pet food?
Medium
Zinc Sulfate is used here as nutritional additive. Zinc sulfate provides zinc, essential for immune function, but is a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: nutritional additive
Original: Sulfate de zinc monohydraté
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Is Sodium Selenite safe in this pet food?
Medium
Sodium Selenite is used here as nutritional additive. Sodium selenite is a source of selenium, important for antioxidant defense, but is synthetic.
Role in formula: nutritional additive
Original: Sélénite de sodium
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: 4182182
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