Copper proteinate
supplement ingredient
What is it?
Copper proteinate is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: copper amino acid chelate, copper chelate, copper glycine chelate
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chelated copper
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 95 products
Products containing copper proteinate
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about copper proteinate
Is Copper proteinate good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
What is copper proteinate in dog food?
Copper proteinate is a chelated mineral form of copper, meaning it is bound to amino acids for better absorption. It is added to dog food to provide copper, an essential trace mineral. It appears on UK labels as a nutritional supplement.
Why is copper proteinate used in dog food?
Copper proteinate is often used because chelated minerals may be more readily absorbed than inorganic forms. It supports the copper requirements in complete dog foods. Speak to your vet if your dog has a copper related condition.
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How many UK dog foods contain copper proteinate?
95 UK products list copper proteinate as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is copper proteinate called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: copper amino acid chelate, copper chelate, copper glycine chelate, chelated copper. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade copper proteinate?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.