Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract
Our ingredient score: 3 / 5 · Probiotic or enzyme · How We Score
Dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract is a source of digestive enzymes, made by growing Aspergillus oryzae, a mold also used to make soy sauce and sake, and collecting the enzymes it produces. These enzymes, such as amylase and protease, break down starch and protein. It is an enzyme extract, not a live culture, so it is not a probiotic. Most enzymes lose their activity in the heat used to make dry food, and their benefit in pet food has not been shown.
A Common Question
Is Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract a probiotic?
No. It is an extract of enzymes, not a live culture. Probiotics on a label are usually named as a fermentation product of a bacterium such as Lactobacillus or Enterococcus.
How Foods With Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract Compare
Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract is on the label of 1 of the 149 dry cat foods we list.