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PositiveEarns creditDogs and cats

Chelated minerals

Also labeled as

zinc proteinateiron proteinatecopper proteinatemanganese proteinatechelated zinc

Why it matters

Minerals bound to amino acids for better absorption. A quality-formulation marker versus cheap inorganic forms.

How PawScore treats it

Foods containing Chelated minerals are earns credit when we grade the label. We don't publish the exact numeric weights so scores stay honest as the rubric evolves.

Source

AAFCO / veterinary nutrition literature