A tall perennial grass, dried and ground, used as an insoluble fiber. It does the same job as cellulose, bulking stool and diluting calories; it is grown for the purpose and lets a label avoid the word cellulose. It passes through undigested and supplies fiber only. It usually appears in weight-control or hairball formulas, or in grain-free foods that need a fiber source.
How it appears on labels
You may see it listed as dried miscanthus grass, miscanthus.
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Sources
- AAFCO ingredient definitions
- Merck Veterinary Manual, nutritional requirements of dogs and cats
