Zinc chelate of glycine hydrate
supplement · base score 0.8 · also listed as zinc (as zinc chelate of glycine hydrate (solid)) 28mg, zinc glycine chelate
What is it?
Zinc chelate of glycine hydrate 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.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 2 products
- Also listed as
- zinc (as zinc chelate of glycine hydrate (solid)) 28mg, zinc glycine chelate
Common questions about zinc chelate of glycine hydrate
Is Zinc chelate of glycine hydrate 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.
How many UK dog foods contain zinc chelate of glycine hydrate?
2 UK products list zinc chelate of glycine hydrate as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is zinc chelate of glycine hydrate called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: zinc (as zinc chelate of glycine hydrate (solid)) 28mg, zinc glycine chelate. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade zinc chelate of glycine hydrate?
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.
What is zinc chelate of glycine hydrate in dog food?
It is a chelated zinc supplement, meaning the zinc is bound to the amino acid glycine to improve absorption. It is added to help meet a dog's daily zinc requirement.
Why is zinc chelate of glycine hydrate used instead of other zinc sources?
Chelated minerals are often considered more bioavailable than some inorganic zinc salts, so pet foods may use them as a trace element source.
