Is X-Tra Hundemat Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Vital Petfood Group Norway AS
Vital Petfood Group Norway AS's X-Tra Hundemat 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 Butylated Hydroxyanisole, Butylated Hydroxytoluene.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes meat and animal by-products, which are common in pet food, but also contains synthetic antioxidants like butylated hydroxytoluene, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains synthetic antioxidants (BHA, BHT) 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
- Contains meat and animal by-products, providing essential nutrients for pets.
- Includes vitamins A, D3, and E, which are important for overall health.
- Minerals like calcium and phosphorus support bone health in pets.
Concerns
- Contains synthetic antioxidants (BHA, BHT) which may raise safety concerns.
- Presence of by-products may indicate lower quality compared to whole meat sources.
- Includes unspecified vegetable by-products, which can vary in quality.
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 Cereal safe in this pet food?
Medium
Cereal is used here as base. Cereal serves as a carbohydrate source in this pet food, but its quality can vary based on the type used.
Role in formula: base
Original: Korn
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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. Meat and animal by-products provide protein but can vary in quality and nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: kjøtt og animalske biprodukter
Read the full ingredient profile for Meat And Animal 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 and coat health, but the source and quality are not specified.
Role in formula: base
Original: olje og fettstoffer
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Is Minerals safe in this pet food?
Good
Minerals is used here as base. Minerals are crucial for various bodily functions, contributing to the overall nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: mineraler
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Is Butylated Hydroxyanisole safe in this pet food?
Bad
Butylated Hydroxyanisole is used here as antioxidant. BHA is a synthetic antioxidant used to preserve freshness but raises concerns due to potential health risks.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: butylhydroxyanisol
Read the full ingredient profile for Butylated Hydroxyanisole
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Is Butylated Hydroxytoluene safe in this pet food?
Bad
Butylated Hydroxytoluene is used here as antioxidant. BHT is another synthetic antioxidant that can pose health risks, contributing to the product's moderate rating.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: butylhydroxytoluen
Read the full ingredient profile for Butylated Hydroxytoluene
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: 4059064
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