- Brown Rice (50 g)
Rice, unless listed as brown rice, is the de-hulled rice kernel, without the bran -- known as white rice.
Rice, in its whole form, is a high quality source of carbohydrates, protein and fiber. This is in contrast to fractionated grain ingredients used by some manufacturers such as rice polishings, rice bran, or brewers rice which have been leeched of much of their nutrient value.
Natura uses whole rice, which is the most easily digested grain and the least likely to cause allergic reactions. It is an antidiarrheal and helps lower cholesterol. Natura also uses brown rice, which is the same plant with the bran intact.
- Lamb Meal (49 g)
Lamb meal is the dry rendered (cooked down) product from lamb tissues exclusive of any added blood hair hoof hide trimmings manure stomach and rumen contents except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices. Lamb meal is simply lamb meat with the moisture removed making it suitable for use in dry food. Before you buy a product containing lamb meal ask the manufacturer about the origin of the lamb meal they use. Natura uses only high-quality lamb meat not the lamb by-products found in some other pet foods.
- Rice (48 g)
Rice unless listed as brown rice is the de-hulled rice kernel without the bran -- known as white rice. Rice in its whole form is a high quality source of carbohydrates protein and fiber. This is in contrast to fractionated grain ingredients used by some manufacturers such as rice polishings rice bran or brewers rice which have been leeched of much of their nutrient value.
Natura uses whole rice which is the most easily digested grain and the least likely to cause allergic reactions. It is an antidiarrheal and helps lower cholesterol. Natura also uses brown rice which is the same plant with the bran intact.
- Sunflower Oil (47 g)
Sunflower oil is obtained by extracting oil from sunflower seeds. Sunflower oil has a high concentration of linoleic acid (73%) which is important for good skin and coat health. Natura uses sunflower oil that has been cold-pressed and protected from exposure to heat and light. This very high quality very palatable fat is used in California Natural and Innova formulations.
- Natural Flavors (46 g)
Natural flavors are minimally processed flavor ingredients that do not contain synthetic or artificial components. In the Natura products that include "natural flavor" in the formula the exact composition is proprietary. However it is always made from the same animal species on which the formula is based. For example the "natural flavor" used in the original EVO formula contains a reduction of chicken meat - much the same process as is employed to create a chicken stock in your home kitchen.
- Potassium Chloride (45 g)
A chemical compound, KCl, a colorless or white, cubic, crystalline compound that closely resembles common salt (sodium chloride). It is soluble in water, alcohol, and alkalies.
Potassium plays various roles in metabolism and body functions. It assists in the regulation of the acid-base balance and water balance in the blood and the body tissue. It assists in protein synthesis from amino acids and in carbohydrate metabolism.
- Vitamins (44 g)
Vitamins are organic compounds that function as parts of enzyme systems essential for the transmission of energy and the regulation of metabolisms of the body. AAFCO regulates minimum standard quantities of vitamins in levels that pets need to survive. All pet food manufacturers supplement their products with vitamins. Beyond meeting these minimum requirements all Natura products contain a complete vitamin and mineral supplement program that helps pets to thrive not just survive.
Included in our foods are some of the following vitamins and minerals: Ascorbic Acid Beta Carotene Biotin Calcium Carbonate Calcium Iodate Choline Chloride Cobalt Carbonate Cobalt Proteinate Copper Proteinate d-Calcium Pantothenate Dicalcium Pantothenate dl-Methionine Folic Acid Iron Proteinate Manganese Proteinate Niacin Potassium Chloride Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Riboflavin Thiamine Mononitrate Vitamin A Supplement Vitamin B12 Supplement Vitamin C Supplement (Sodium Ascorbate) Vitamin D3 Supplement Vitamin E Supplement (Alpha Tocopherol) Zinc Proteinate
Natura adds these important vitamins and minerals in proper balance to its foods to ensure that your pet gets all the necessary nutrients for life and good health every day.
- Minerals (43 g)
Minerals are inorganic substances essential for a host of vital processes within the body. AAFCO regulates minimum standard quantities of minerals in levels that pets need to survive. All pet food manufacturers supplement their products with minerals. Beyond meeting these minimum requirements all Natura products contain a complete vitamin and mineral supplement program that helps pets to thrive not just survive. The minerals Natura uses are chelated providing three to ten times greater assimilation than common minerals.
Included in our foods are some of the following vitamins and minerals: Ascorbic Acid Beta Carotene Biotin Calcium Carbonate Calcium Iodate Choline Chloride Cobalt Carbonate Cobalt Proteinate Copper Proteinate d-Calcium Pantothenate Dicalcium Pantothenate dl-Methionine Folic Acid Iron Proteinate Manganese Proteinate Niacin Potassium Chloride Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Riboflavin Thiamine Mononitrate Vitamin A Supplement Vitamin B12 Supplement Vitamin C Supplement (Sodium Ascorbate) Vitamin D3 Supplement Vitamin E Supplement (Alpha Tocopherol) Zinc Proteinate
Natura adds these important vitamins and minerals in proper balance to its foods to ensure that your pet gets all the necessary nutrients for life and good health every day.
- Taurine (42 g)
Taurine is the 11th essential amino acid required by cats. Insufficient levels of taurine can lead to blindness and cardiac problems in cats. Meat is naturally high in taurine so Natura foods contain high levels of this important nutrient. Natural taurine is also added to our cat foods to ensure cats get enough of this essential amino acid.
Cats vs Dogs: While dogs can synthesize taurine in their systems cats cannot and must have additional amounts added to their diet for proper health.
Recent university research has suggested however that like cats some breeds of dogs may benefit from Taurine in the diet. While California Natural has always contained ample Taurine from natural sources such as lamb meal we have decided to supplement Taurine to ensure that all puppies receive full nutritional benefit from our products.
- Rosemary Extract (41 g)
Rosemary is an evergreen shrub of Rosemarinus Officinalis. Rosemary along with its cancer prevention properties is a highly effective preservative.
