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Diatomaceous Earth

What is Diatomaceous Earth?

Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring, soft, chalk-like sedimentary rock that is easily crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder. [1]

Diatomaceous earth may be found in some pet food products.


History

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Products containing Diatomaceous Earth


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Source(s) Derived From

 Other Natural Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Diatomaceous earth - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)

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Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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