Category: additive
⚠ Controversial ingredient
An artificial color additive (Tartrazine) used to enhance the visual appearance of pet food.
Like Red 40, Yellow 5 provides no nutritional value and is added only for appearance. It has been associated with hypersensitivity reactions and behavioral effects in children in multiple studies. Banned or restricted in several countries. The EU requires warning labels on products containing tartrazine. No legitimate reason for its inclusion in pet food.