What are Tocopherols?
While many manufacturers in the commercial pet food industry still feel that less expensive but potentially carcinogenic chemical and artificial preservatives like BHA, BHT, and Ethoxyquin can be safely used to keep pet food from turning rancid, recent studies have shown otherwise. Despite the evidence, many commercial pet food brands, including Science Diet, Iams, Eukanuba, Pedigree, and Nutro, continue to use BHA, BHT, and/or ethoxyquin to extend the shelf life and reduce fat spoilage (rancidity) of their pet foods and pet treats. Flint River Ranch pet foods and pet treats, on the other hand, are Guaranteed Free of BHA, BHT, and Ethoxyquin. Flint River Ranch uses Tocopherols, a natural antioxidant and Vitamin E source, and human-quality ingredients to slow the oxidation process of fats and oils to ensure its premium pet food products remain fresh as in their initial state. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that retards the oxidation of other vitamins. Vitamin E works as a natural preservat
