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Dried beet pulp

Also appears on labels as: dried plain beet pulp, beet pulp

The fibrous pulp left after sugar is extracted from sugar beets. The sugar is gone by the time it reaches the bag.

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Where it comes from
Sugar refineries.
Why it's in the product
A moderately fermentable fiber that improves stool quality. It is one of the better-studied fibers in dog nutrition and it does what it claims.
Safety and toxicity
No known concern. The persistent internet claim that it is a harmful filler is not supported.

General reference, not veterinary advice. Dose, breed, and existing conditions change the answer, so talk to your vet before changing what your pet eats. Think we got this wrong? Tell us and we log it publicly.

Found in 29 scored products

Lowest scores first. Its presence here is not what drove those scores.

Panel Score 63 out of 100, grade C: Proceed with caution
PedigreeComplete Nutrition Adult Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Next Level Super Premium Pet FoodHero’s Salutecommunity import
Panel Score 83 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Heart to TailDeboned Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Foodcommunity import
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Next LevelNormally Active Healthy Weight Adult
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Next LevelPerformance Plus Large Breed Adult
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Next LevelHi-Pro Professional
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Heritage Ranch by H-E-BAdult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipecommunity import
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Pure BalanceChicken & Pea Recipe Dog Foodcommunity import
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Ahealth ShredsChicken & Rice Formulacommunity import
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Hartwick FieldsLamb and Whole Graincommunity import
Panel Score 88 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
IamsProactive Health Adult MiniChunks
Panel Score 88 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
IamsProActive Health Adult Hairball Care with Chicken and Salmon
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
NutroNatural Choice Adult Chicken & Brown Rice
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Diamond NaturalsChicken & Rice All Life Stages
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Rachael Ray NutrishReal Chicken & Veggies Recipe
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
WellnessCORE Grain-Free Original Turkey & Chicken
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
EukanubaAdult Medium Breed Chicken
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Rachael Ray NutrishReal Beef & Brown Rice Recipe
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Rachael Ray NutrishReal Chicken & Brown Rice Cat
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Natural BalanceLimited Ingredient Chicken & Green Pea Recipe (wet)
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Royal CaninPuppy Foodcommunity import
Panel Score 90 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Royal CaninSmall/Petit Adultcommunity import
Panel Score 91 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Prue BalancePrue Balance Procommunity import
Panel Score 92 out of 100, grade A: Pretty good
Hill's Science DietAdult Chicken & Barley Recipe

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