Low riskPenalizedDogs and cats
Monosodium glutamate
Also labeled as
MSGhydrolyzed vegetable protein
Why it matters
Flavor enhancer signaling palatability engineering. Low direct-harm concern.
How PawScore treats it
Foods containing Monosodium glutamate are penalized when we grade the label. We don't publish the exact numeric weights so scores stay honest as the rubric evolves.