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Amino acids

Taurine

A sulphur-containing amino compound named in several dog and cat compositions.

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Beyond the name.

Taurine is a sulphur-containing amino compound, chemically an amino sulfonic acid. It is used in selected dog and cat chews and Puppy Powder.

Forms and composition

Added taurine and total taurine measured in a finished product are different values. Protein or meat content is a separate measurement from taurine concentration.

Formulation details

  1. Taurine assay

  2. Added quantity versus analysed content

  3. Finished-product portion basis

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