Pollock Meal
Our ingredient score: 5 / 5 · Named animal protein · How We Score
White fish from the ocean, such as pollock, cod, whiting, sole, haddock and Acadian redfish, are lean and highly digestible proteins. They build up little mercury and contain trace minerals such as iodine and selenium. Freeze dried versions keep most of the fish's nutritional value.
Pollock Meal also appears on labels as Alaska Pollock Meal.
Common Questions
Is pollock meal safe for cats?
Pollock meal is pollock that has been cooked, dried and ground into a protein powder. AAFCO describes meals as rendered products with most of the water and fat removed, leaving mainly protein and minerals. It is a named fish ingredient, so owners know the source. Fish is a common food allergen in cats, so a cat with an allergy or other condition should have its diet set by a veterinarian.
Source: aafco.org
What is pollock meal in cat food?
Pollock meal is a dry fish protein made from pollock, a white fish from cold northern seas. Manufacturers add it to kibble because it is already dry and concentrated, so it blends easily into the dough. It brings protein, some minerals from the bones, and a fish flavor many cats accept. The named species also makes the label easier to read.
Why is pollock meal higher in protein than fresh pollock?
Because the water is gone. Fresh fish is mostly water by weight. AAFCO explains that rendering uses heat and pressure to remove most of the water and fat, leaving mainly protein and minerals. So a pound of pollock meal contains far more protein than a pound of fresh pollock, even though both come from the same fish.
Source: aafco.org
Does pollock meal contain mercury?
Pollock is in the lowest mercury group. FDA and EPA fish advice, written for people, places pollock on its Best Choices list, along with salmon, sardines and whiting. Swordfish and shark are on the list of choices to avoid, the group with the highest mercury levels. Pollock meal is made from the same fish, so the species is what matters most.
Source: fda.gov
How does Pettings score pollock meal?
Pettings gives pollock meal 5 out of 5 and lists it as a named animal protein. It appears on 2 of the 149 dry cat foods we list. It earns the top score as a named fish protein. Each food's page shows how the whole recipe scores overall.
How Foods With Pollock Meal Compare
Pollock Meal is on the label of 2 of the 149 dry cat foods we list.