Pet Food Quiz 1

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A client is quite concerned that the canned food she bought for her cat listed “taurine” as an additive. You explain that certain important amino acids can degrade with cooking foods at high temperatures and so manufacturers need to add additional amino acids, such as taurine, to the diet before processing. Which of the following is required by EU regulations regarding the addition of amino acids to pet foods? An explanatory note must be added to the label. Manufacturers can voluntarily report the need to add additional taurine. No additional information regarding the addition of amino acids. The addition of amino acids is classed as additives. This declaration is only required if the amount added is above a certain level. Please select an option Incorrect. Added amino acids are classed as additives by EU regulations. WikiVet Article: EU Pet Food Labels Incorrect. Added amino acids are classed as additives by EU regulations. WikiVet Article: EU Pet Food Labels Incorrect. Added amino acids are classed as additives by EU regulations. WikiVet Article: EU Pet Food Labels Correct! Added amino acids are classed as additives by EU regulations. WikiVet Article: EU Pet Food Labels Incorrect. Added amino acids are classed as additives by EU regulations. WikiVet Article: EU Pet Food Labels