Red 40

Use CautionAdditive

An artificial colorant (Allura Red) added purely for visual appearance. Provides no nutritional benefit and is unnecessary in dog food.

Source: FDA

Why this ingredient deserves attention

An artificial colorant (Allura Red) added purely for visual appearance. Provides no nutritional benefit and is unnecessary in dog food. Some pet nutrition experts recommend avoiding or limiting foods with this ingredient. Always consult your veterinarian about dietary concerns specific to your dog.

Found in 21 dog foods

Showing top 20 by GoodKibble Score

Purina Puppy Chow
Puppy Chow Complete Chicken & Rice Puppy Dog Food
Protein 27.5%Fat 12%
66
Purina Puppy Chow
Puppy Chow Large Breed Puppy Dog Food
Protein 27.5%Fat 10%
61
Purina Dog Chow
Dog Chow High Protein Adult Dry Dog Food With Real Chicken
Protein 27%Fat 14%
60
Purina Puppy Chow
Puppy Chow Tender & Crunchy Puppy Dog Food
Protein 27.5%Fat 12%
59
Pedigree
Dry Dog Food High Protein Beef and Lamb Flavor
Protein 27%Fat 12%
58
Pedigree
Dry Dog Food High Protein Chicken and Turkey Flavor
Protein 27%Fat 12%
58
Purina Dog Chow
Dog Chow High Protein Real Beef Dry Dog Food
Protein 27%Fat 14%
57
Pedigree
PUPPY Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
Protein 27%Fat 11%
56
Pedigree
PUPPY Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
Protein 27%Fat 11%
56
Purina Dog Chow
Purina Dog Chow Little Bites With Real Chicken And Beef Small Breed Dry Dog Food
Protein 25%Fat 12%
52
Purina Dog Chow
Purina Dog Chow Complete Adult Lamb Flavor Dry Dog Food
Protein 21%Fat 10%
49
Purina Dog Chow
Purina Dog Chow Complete Adult Beef Flavor Dry Dog Food
Protein 21%Fat 10%
49
Pedigree
Dry Dog Food Small Dog Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor
Protein 21%Fat 11%
45
Pedigree
Dry Dog Food Small Dog Grilled Steak and Vegetable Flavor
Protein 21%Fat 11%
45
Purina Dog Chow
Purina Dog Chow Tender and Crunchy With Real Lamb and Turkey Flavor Adult Dry Dog Food
Protein 21%Fat 10%
44
Purina Dog Chow
Purina Dog Chow Complete Adult Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food
Protein 21%Fat 10%
44
Pedigree
With TENDER BITES for Small Dogs Complete Nutrition Adult Dry Dog Food Chicken & Steak Flavor Dog Kibble
Protein 21%Fat 11%
44
Purina ALPO
Purina ALPO Come & Get It! Cookout Classics With The Grill-Time Flavors of Beef, Pork & Chicken Adult Dog Food
Protein 18%Fat 8.5%
43
Pedigree
Dry Dog Food Adult Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
Protein 21%Fat 10%
42
Purina ALPO
Purina ALPO Prime Cuts Dry Dog Food
Protein 18%Fat 8.5%
41

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