Supreme Source Cat Food Ingredients
According to our research, Supreme Source manufactures 2 cat food recipes using 53 unique ingredients. To evaluate the quality of ingredients used by Supreme Source, we've studied all 53 ingredients. In this article, we'll share our findings on Supreme Source ingredients.
| Cat Food Recipes | 2 |
| Unique Ingredients | 53 |
| Artificial Colors | 0 |
| Animal By-Products | 0 |
| Anonymous Meats | 1 |
| Controversial | 1 |
| Harmful | 1 |
First 5 Ingredients
Cat food ingredients in the United States are listed in descending order of pre-cooked weight. The first 5 ingredients typically constitute a significant portion of the recipe.
For Supreme Source, these are the most common ingredients found within the first 5 cat food ingredients.
- chicken meal
- salmon meal
- pea
- chickpea
- poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)
As you can see, the most common first ingredient in Supreme Source is chicken meal. The most common 2nd ingredient is salmon meal, followed by pea, chickpea, and poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols).
Artificial Food Coloring Dyes
Supreme Source does not use any artificial food coloring dyes. According to our records, none of the 2 Supreme Source cat foods contain artificial food dyes.
Artificial food coloring dyes are unnecessary and potentially harmful ingredients. In general, we not not recommend feeding any pet foods that contain artificial dyes.
In 2010, the CSPI raised serious concerns regarding the safety of many artificial dyes. Most of the studies referenced by the CSPI involved prolonged or excessive consumption. Since most cats consume the same foods throughout their lives, concerns raised by the CSPI are alarming to say the least.
To read more about Artificial Food Dyes, click here.
Animal By-Products
According to our records, Supreme Source does not contain any animal by-products.
Animal by-products are basically the leftover parts of the the carcass after its been processed for meat. AAFCO defines by-products as the non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals.
Although by-products are still fairly nutritious ingredients, consumers have equated them with slaughterhouse waste. Therefore, most premium brands, including Supreme Source have decided to remove by-products and instead use named organ meats (beef liver, chicken gizzards).
For further reading on the controversy over animal by-products, click here.
Anonymous Meat Ingredients
Anonymous meats are animal-based ingredients which do not provide the source animal's name. These ingredients are controversial because they can come from almost any animal.
In addition, anonymous animal-based ingredients are very inexpensive and often the lowest quality meats that are still allowed to be used in pet food.
In general, we do not recommend feeding any products which contain anonymous meats. When in doubt, always contact the brand's customer service desk for further clarification.
Unfortunately, we've identified 1 anonymous meat ingredient used by Supreme Source.
Poultry fat is a by-product of poultry tissue rendering. Poultry fat is a controversial ingredient because the specific protein is not specified. Such ingredients are typically low-quality in comparison to named poultry fats (e.g. chicken fat, turkey fat).
The following recipes contain poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols):
Cereal Grains
For cats, we typically recommend choosing a grain-free recipe. Cats are obligate carnivores and therefore grains are not species appropriate.
According to our data, Supreme Source cat food recipes do not contain grains. In other words, all recipes are grain-free.
Please note, kibble production requires a binding agent. Grains are commonly used for this purpose in cat food. When purchasing grain-free cat food, grains are often replaced with another starchy source. This is also not ideal.
To avoid grains and other starchy additions, consider feeding wet or frozen recipes.
Controversial Ingredients
In most cases, ingredients which are given the controversial classification can be substituted with higher-quality alternatives. You should evaluate each controversial ingredient independently to see if there is truly a valid cause for concern.
Keep in mind, certain sacrifices often must be made to produce cat foods at a reasonable price. In general, the more expensive the product, the fewer controversial ingredients you'll find.
In our analysis, we've identified 1 controversial ingredient inside Supreme Source products. These controversial ingredients are listed below. Click on each ingredient for more information.
Poultry fat is a by-product of poultry tissue rendering. Poultry fat is a controversial ingredient because the specific protein is not specified. Such ingredients are typically low-quality in comparison to named poultry fats (e.g. chicken fat, turkey fat).
The following recipes contain poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols):
Potentially Harmful Ingredients
Harmful ingredients are those which have been linked to adverse health effects. In general, we do not recommend feeding any product which contains any harmful ingredients.
There are certain situations where these ingredients may be necessary. We always recommend contacting Supreme Source for further clarification regarding any harmful or controversial ingredient.
We have identified 1 harmful ingredient used in certain Supreme Source recipes. To learn more, click on the ingredient's name.
Menadione sodium bisulfite complex is a synthetic version of vitamin K that has been linked to many health concerns. Research has suggested possible toxic reactions in liver cells and red blood cells among other serious problems. In fact, one large chemical supplier warns, "The substance is toxic to kidneys, lungs, liver, mucous membranes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage."
The following recipes contain menadione sodium bisulfite complex:
Supreme Source Cat Food Ingredient Lists
Supreme Source
Grain Free Dry Cat Food
Chicken Meal and Turkey Meal Recipe
Supreme Source
Grain Free Dry Cat Food Chicken Meal and Turkey Meal Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chicken mealturkey meal
pea
lentil
fava bean
Supreme Source
Grain Free Dry Cat Food
Whitefish Meal and Salmon Meal Recipe
Supreme Source
Grain Free Dry Cat Food Whitefish Meal and Salmon Meal Recipe
First Five Ingredients
whitefish mealsalmon meal
pea
chickpea
poultry fat
