Meat and Bone Meal

Category: protein

⚠ Controversial ingredient

AAFCO Definition

The rendered product from mammal tissues, including bone, exclusive of blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach, and rumen contents.

Why it's controversial

Like meat meal, it does not specify the species source. The inclusion of bone increases the ash/mineral content and may lower overall protein digestibility. Quality varies widely between manufacturers. Generally considered a lower-quality protein source.

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