E numbers are often present on dog food labels as well as on labels of our own food. These numbers are codes for food additives that are approved for use by in the European Union. Nowadays you can also find these in other jurisdictions such as, amongst others, Australia and New Zealand. Usage in the US and Canada is still rare, though it’s increasing.
Dog food has to do more than just kill your dog’s hunger and provide nutrients to be nutritious to your pooch. It has to look good, smell good and taste good. And when you open the dog food bag today… it has to retain these qualities for some time to go.
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