INGREDIENT
Black Malted Barley
Barley that has been germinated, kilned dark, and used for color and flavor.
Why It Turns Up In Dog Food
- Contributes color and a malty flavor along with some carbohydrate. Used in small amounts.
An ingredient on its own tells you very little.
What matters is how much of it there is and where it sits in the list. That is why we weigh
the top five rather than reacting to any single name further down.
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