Corn and corn fractions
grainalso called: cornmeal, ground whole grain corn, ground corn
What it is
A cereal grain supplying starch for energy plus some protein and fibre, depending on which fraction of the kernel is used.
Why it gets discussed
Grain-inclusive formulas are often described as filler. Because the whole kernel, the germ and the gluten meal are all listed differently, corn's actual contribution is easy to misjudge from the list alone.
Where it sits on the label
Often high in the list for dry foods, because starch is needed to form a kibble.
Foods in our database that list corn and corn fractions
Foods in our database that do not list it
- Fresh Ground Bird / Smooth Bird by Smalls
- Fresh Pulled Bird by Smalls
- Fresh Ground Other Bird / Smooth Other Bird by Smalls
- Fresh Pulled Other Bird by Smalls
- Fresh Smooth Fish by Smalls
- Fresh Ground Cow / Smooth Cow by Smalls
- Fresh Smooth Pig by Smalls
- Fresh Smooth Bird & Fish Dish by Smalls
- Grilled Chicken Feast in Gravy by Fancy Feast
- Gravy Lovers Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Feast Pate in Gravy by Fancy Feast
- Wilderness Chicken Recipe (Adult Dry) by Blue Buffalo
- Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe Flaked Trout Feast by Blue Buffalo
- Seafood Sensations (Salmon, Tuna & Shrimp Flavors) by Friskies
- Tender & Crunchy Combo (Chicken, Beef, Carrots & Green Beans Flavors) by Friskies
- Gravy Swirlers (Chicken, Salmon & Gravy Flavors) by Friskies
- Pate Salmon Dinner by Friskies
- Extra Gravy Pate With Tuna in Savory Gravy by Friskies
- Meaty Bits With Ocean Fish in Sauce by Friskies
"Do not list" means the ingredient does not appear on the label text we transcribed for that product. It is not a certification, and recipes change - always confirm on the current packaging.
This page is composition reference material, not advice about feeding your cat. Discuss ingredient-level nutrition questions with your veterinarian.