Why does this food contains Sodium Phosphate monobasic and is it toxic?
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Sodium phosphate monobasic has a very high buffering capacity which is important for maintaining pH balance. You can even purchase the mineral here on Amazon: Sodium Phosphate Monobasic Monohydrate (500g)I am guessing other freeze-dried dog food companies don't use it because Stella & Chewy's patented their food processing method? Anyway, it's not toxic and also helps with mineral absorption and in preserving the food for a longer period of time.
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This is one of the definitions I get when I looked into it: "This phosphate is often used in foods and in water treatment. The pH of such formulations is generally adjusted by mixtures of various sodium phosphates, such as this salt." I don't believe it is toxic. This is the ONLY dog food my dog can eat without getting diarrhea. She has an extremely sensitive stomach.
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Both my dogs and cats love these. I've fed many and never had any signs of any ill effects. This is a reputable company.
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It definitely smells fishy much more so than other renal diets, but I think most renal diets are lower in fish because fish, like salmon, is higher in phosphates.
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The ingredients are not listed on the tube. It is non-toxic, that is the only info on the tube and box. Their website states that the exact ingredients are proprietary. My kids ate it, it's what they do.
638178
Yes, I think it contains a bit of salt.It's kinda like beef bouillon condensed in a cube.Anyway, I love it. My mom used it on almost everything when I was a kid at home :)
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I don't have my pkg anymore, but I do know that as far as the sodium content, you are getting less because you don't have to use as much as regular table salt that has been bleached, and had all the beneficial nutrients removed. When you use regular processed table salt all you are getting is sodium chloride. Just salty flavor. No other benefit! I don't use anything else. Even some of the sea salt being sold at the grocery stores have been processed to the point where the trace minerals have been removed. Not much better than regular table salt!
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I have no answer as I didn't know it had. Yes, a lot of sodium, but in a big pot of rice not so much. Not good for that one mug of broth though.
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As far as I know, all food has sodium, especially veggies. Celery has a lot of sodium! Cook some Swiss chard and try eating it w/o anything added to it. Incredibly salty tasting, especially if you've been restricting your salt intake and are sensitive to the taste of salt!
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There is no sodium listed on the label. 1,300 mg calcium, 440 mg phosphorus, 15 mg magnesium. Other ingredients: none. Hope that helps.
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It is due to the fact this dog food has a lot of salt..... Causing your dog to drink more water. It isn
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I did not know that. I am aware that adulterated ingredients in human or animal food regardless of where those ingredients came from can have a harmful effect and avoid specific foods when problems are identified by competent authorities. I have never done a forensic examination of any of the milk bone products I've purchased over the last 20 years so I can't attest to their chemical composition. I can say that they've been a staple for the thirty-plus dogs we've adopted during those years with much apparent enjoyment and no apparent ill-effects. If that paradigm ever changes, I will promptly amend my review. I did not know that. I am aware that adulterated ingredients in human or animal food regardless of where those ingredients came from can have a harmful effect and avoid specific foods when problems are identified by competent authorities. I have never done a forensic examination of any of the milk bone products I've purchased over the last 20 years so I can't attest to their chemical composition. I can say that they've been a staple for the thirty-plus dogs we've adopted during those years with much apparent enjoyment and no apparent ill-effects. If that paradigm ever changes, I will... » Read More I did not know that. I am aware that adulterated ingredients in human or animal food regardless of where those ingredients came from can have a harmful effect and avoid specific foods when problems are identified by competent authorities. I have never done a forensic examination of any of the milk bone products I've purchased over the last 20 years so I can't attest to their chemical composition. I can say that they've been a staple for the thirty-plus dogs we've adopted during those years with much apparent enjoyment and no apparent ill-effects. If that paradigm ever changes, I will promptly amend my review. « Show Less
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It says on the back of the box that it contains trisodium phosphate and sodium carbonate...has zero VOC ...on the side it says it has an average elemental phosphorus content of 6.1% in the form of phosphates.Equivalent to 6.9 grams per ½ cup...hope that answers your question.If you need more clarification it says to call 800-225-9872 Mon. thru Thur. 9 AM - 4 PM....Hobbiehubbcapp
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WOW! Sorry, Donna, can't definitively answer that. But since this is the non-toxic food grade I suppose the answer might be "can't hurt, might help." Good luck!
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I could not find anything on the can for sodium. I want to say that I bought this for one of my cats that is in Kidney failure and almost died. This is the only wet food all 3 of my cats will eat. It is now almost a year later and his lab results are doing so much better just because of this food and his diet dry food. I now can mix it with another can of their favorite gravy lovers brands to give them as a treat. It is worth the try.
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It depends on what your standards of safety are. The package says no trans-fats, no cholesterol, no added MSG, but there is a small amount of gluten. Each package says it makes 2 servings at 260 calories/serving, but I eat one whole package as a meal (with added tofu, shrimp, mushrooms, vegetables, etc.). The sodium level is very high, however, at 1010 mg/serving, so if I eat the whole thing, I'm getting my whole day's worth of sodium! That is probably the worst effect of eating instant noodles. So, if you must limit your sodium intake, don't eat these. I limit myself to once every couple of weeks. But they are delicious and remind me of Korea, so I don't want to give them up! It depends on what your standards of safety are. The package says no trans-fats, no cholesterol, no added MSG, but there is a small amount of gluten. Each package says it makes 2 servings at 260 calories/serving, but I eat one whole package as a meal (with added tofu, shrimp, mushrooms, vegetables, etc.). The sodium level is very high, however, at 1010 mg/serving, so if I eat the whole thing, I'm getting my whole day's worth of sodium! That is probably the worst effect of eating instant noodles. So, if you must limit your sodium intake, don't eat these. I limit myself to once every couple... » Read More It depends on what your standards of safety are. The package says no trans-fats, no cholesterol, no added MSG, but there is a small amount of gluten. Each package says it makes 2 servings at 260 calories/serving, but I eat one whole package as a meal (with added tofu, shrimp, mushrooms, vegetables, etc.). The sodium level is very high, however, at 1010 mg/serving, so if I eat the whole thing, I'm getting my whole day's worth of sodium! That is probably the worst effect of eating instant noodles. So, if you must limit your sodium intake, don't eat these. I limit myself to once every couple of weeks. But they are delicious and remind me of Korea, so I don't want to give them up! « Show Less
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Magnesium is 0.022%. I don't see phosphorus on the label. I would contact Purina and ask them. I hope this helps.
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This one is NOT PHOSPHATE FREE - i had the same concern because everything in retail stores where I live is phosphate free.
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There is no sodium listed on the label. Just calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. Other ingredients: none