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Whole Ground Barley

Whole grain barley ground for digestibility, with the bran and germ retained.

What it is

Why it turns up in dog food

  • Grinding aids digestion while the intact bran and germ keep the beta-glucan fiber, manganese and selenium.

On the shelf

Foods that list it

A few of the recipes in the archive with this on the label.

Nature’s Recipe Original Stew Chicken, Rice & Barley Wet Dog Food36.4% protein
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