Zinc chelate of glycine hydrate
supplement ingredient
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.
Other names on labels: zinc (as zinc chelate of glycine hydrate (solid)) 28mg, zinc glycine chelate
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 1 product
Products containing zinc chelate of glycine hydrate
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 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.
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.
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How many UK dog foods contain zinc chelate of glycine hydrate?
1 UK product lists zinc chelate of glycine hydrate as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, 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.