Yucca schidigera extract
Also appears on labels as: yucca schidigera extract, dried yucca schidigera extract, yucca
An extract of the Mojave yucca plant, rich in saponins.
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- Where it comes from
- Harvested desert yucca, extracted and dried.
- Why it's in the product
- Included to reduce stool and urine odor by binding ammonia. The evidence is mixed but not absent.
- Safety and toxicity
- Considered safe at feed levels. Saponins in large amounts can irritate the gut, which is why inclusion rates are low.
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Found in 28 scored products
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Panel Score 86 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Taste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe
Panel Score 87 out of 100, grade B: Good, check the flags
Trisha YearwoodSamon Recipecommunity import
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