Turkey Pet Food

Barcode 5060475832679

Yes — Turkey Pet Food is ultra-processed.

Ultra-processed pet food; suitable as formulated, but not minimally processed.

This appears to be a turkey-based pet food. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains vegetable digest, an industrially processed flavoring or palatability enhancer, and isolated additives including chicory extract providing prebiotic FOS, yucca extract, glucosamine, chondroitin, and added vitamins and minerals. These industrial formulations and extracted ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed products.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

turkey meat

Turkey meat, including a portion of freshly prepared turkey, used as a protein source.
OK

dehydrated turkey

Dried turkey meat used as a protein ingredient.
OK

turkey fat

Fat derived from turkey used as a fat source in the product.
OK

peas

A legume and common vegetable used as a staple food, typically harvested immature as green peas or dried peas for cooking.
OK

beet pulp

A fibrous byproduct from sugar beet processing, commonly used as a dietary fiber ingredient in foods and pet foods.
OK

whole linseed (flaxseed)

A whole flaxseed used as a source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids; common culinary ingredient.
UPF

chicory extract (inulin-type prebiotic)

Chicory root extract rich in inulin used as a dietary prebiotic fiber.
UPF

yucca schidigera extract

A plant extract obtained from Yucca schidigera, used as a feed additive for its alleged anti-mement properties and to improve palatability or digestive benefits.
UPF

glucosamine

An amino sugar used as a dietary supplement; in animal feeds, it may be included for joint health support.
UPF

chondroitin

A glycosaminoglycan used as a dietary supplement; in animal feeds, it is commonly used for joint health support.
OK

dried spearmint

Dried spearmint leaves used as a flavoring herb; offers a cool, minty aroma and taste commonly used in teas, culinary dishes, and confections.

Common questions about Turkey Pet Food

Is Turkey Pet Food ultra-processed?

Yes — Turkey Pet Food is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be a turkey-based pet food. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains vegetable digest, an industrially processed flavoring or palatability enhancer, and isolated additives including chicory extract providing prebiotic FOS, yucca extract, glucosamine, chondroitin, and added vitamins and minerals. These industrial formulations and extracted ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed products.

Which ingredients in Turkey Pet Food are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Turkey Pet Food as ultra-processed markers: chicory extract (inulin-type prebiotic), yucca schidigera extract, glucosamine, chondroitin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.