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Yucca Schidigera Extract appears on the labels of 67 of the 244 recipes we have read and scored (27 percent of the database), in label forms including Yucca Schidigera Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract. B297223, Yucca Schidigera Extract. B293023, Yucca schidigera extract.
An extract of the yucca plant, carrying saponins, added in very small amounts.
Its job is at the other end of the dog: yucca extract measurably reduces stool odor.
It is a functional additive, not a nutrient. Its presence says the maker thought about the owner's nose, which is a legitimate design goal.
| Recipe | Score / 100 | Format | Life stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Raw Blend Farm Chicken Recipe | 94 | Dry food | All life stages |
| Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie | 94 | Dry food | All life stages |
| Taste of the Wild Ancient Wetlands | 94 | Dry food | All life stages |
| Victor Raw Blend Rancher's Beef Recipe | 93 | Dry food | All life stages |
| Taste of the Wild High Prairie | 93 | Dry food | Adult maintenance |
| Taste of the Wild Wetlands | 93 | Dry food | Adult maintenance |
| Victor Hi-Pro Plus Small & Medium Breed Puppy | 93 | Dry food | All life stages |
| Wellness CORE Wholesome Grains Original Turkey Recipe | 92 | Dry food | Adult maintenance |
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The definition is written from AAFCO's ingredient definitions and standard label practice, in our own words. The recipe count and links are computed from our scored recipe database, labels read November 2026; counts move as the database grows.
Last updated: November 2026. Checked against the sources named on this page.