Manganese proteinate
supplement ingredient
What is it?
Manganese 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: manganese amino acid chelate
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 96 products
Products containing manganese 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 manganese proteinate
Is Manganese 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 manganese proteinate in dog food?
Manganese proteinate is a chelated mineral supplement, meaning manganese is bound to amino acids or protein. This form is commonly used in pet foods to supply the trace mineral manganese. It is generally regarded as a recognisable and bioavailable source on UK labels.
Is manganese proteinate safe for dogs?
Manganese proteinate is considered safe when included at appropriate levels in complete dog foods. Manganese is an essential mineral, and the chelated form is widely used across the pet food industry.
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How many UK dog foods contain manganese proteinate?
96 UK products list manganese proteinate as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is manganese proteinate called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as manganese amino acid chelate. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade manganese 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.