Meat and bone meal in pet food

Is this ingredient underestimated or overcriticized?

MBM has been replaced by more unique and better-defined protein ingredients.

Meat and bone meal (MBM) was once a staple animal protein added to corn and (or) wheat midds to produce a decent quality food. However, it doesn't seem to be all that popular in petfoods today. Could its decline…

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Is this ingredient underestimated or overcriticized?

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