Nzymes Sprouted Granules pouch and Antioxidant Treats bottle
Guide · 4 min read

Treats or Granules?
How to Choose

First published 2023Revised 2026

Of every question that reaches us by email, chat, phone and social media, the most common is this one: what is the difference between the Treats and the Granules? The answer is simple, and here it is in plain terms.

Powerful nutrition in a simple form

Whether you choose the Antioxidant Treats, the Sprouted Granules, or both together, you are giving your pet a powerful live-food source. This form of nutrition lets your pet's body produce a whole series of metabolic enzymes. The body already has the capacity to make them; it is the live food that, once eaten, acts as the key that unlocks it.

It all starts with the Granules

The Sprouted Granules carry the live sprouted soybean meal that the body uses to make its own enzymes. They are 100% human grade and non-GMO, and animals of every shape and size can use them. The Granules are sold raw, in bulk, in 1 lb and 2 lb pouches, and are usually sprinkled over the pet's food or added to feed bags. They have a fairly bland flavor, which makes them a good option for cats and exotic pets.

Because they come in bulk form, the Granules are generally the more cost-effective choice for larger pets and for homes with more than one animal.

Nzymes Sprouted GranulesSprouted GranulesSee the Granules →1 lb and 2 lb pouches. Sprinkle over food. Human grade, non-GMO, the base of everything we make.

The Treats add vitamins, minerals and protein

Put simply, the Treats are a beefed-up version of the Granules. The Granules are the main ingredient, and the Treats add other ingredients to support the antioxidant work the Granules set in motion: vitamins A, C and E; stabilized rice bran, which carries B vitamins; selenium, an important trace mineral; and defatted beef liver, for flavor and an excellent source of protein.

The Treats come in two sizes: the standard Antioxidant Treats, and the Tiny Treats, made for pets of 10 lb or less at half the size of the standard. Give them at mealtime or in between. They are an easy, happy way to be sure your pet gets its enzymes every day.

On a more serious note: many times a worried family has reached us because their dog was not doing well and had stopped eating normally. In those cases the Treats became the logical choice, a way to get the needed nutrition in and help the dog back onto its feet. Rosie, a Great Dane, is one genuine example. After surgery to remove part of her intestine, the only thing she would eat were the Treats. We watched her come back in person.

Rosie as a very thin Great Dane puppy, October 2000
Rosie · October 2000
Rosie standing tall at a show booth, March 2003
Rosie · March 2003
Nzymes Antioxidant TreatsAntioxidant TreatsSee the Treats →Standard and Tiny. Granules plus vitamins A, C and E, rice bran, selenium and beef liver, given by hand.

Either choice is a good one

Whichever you pick, you are giving your pet a unique super-food formula that promotes the production of essential enzymes. To our knowledge there is nothing else quite like it on the market. The beauty is in its simplicity: a pure food supplement the body uses easily, bringing about change the way nature intended, from the inside out. No masking, no placebo effect, simply better functioning because the pet is healthier.

Many families use both, Granules in the bowl and Treats by hand. Together that is the Core Foundation, where almost every pet starts.

The Nzymes Core Foundation: Antioxidant Treats and Sprouted GranulesThe Core FoundationSee the Core Foundation →Our two flagship formulas, paired intentionally. Granules in the bowl, Treats by hand.

Still not sure which suits your pet? Book a free consultation and we'll help you decide.

A dog who started here

Biscut, a Japanese SpitzBiscut's storyRead her story →The Japanese Spitz from an Oahu shelter who started it all, in 1992.
Questions families ask
What is the difference between the Treats and the Granules?

Both are built on the same live sprouted soybean meal. The Granules are the raw, bulk form, sprinkled over food. The Treats are made from the Granules with vitamins A, C and E, stabilized rice bran, selenium and defatted beef liver added, pressed into a tablet you give by hand.

Which one should I choose?

Granules suit cats, exotics, large dogs, horses and multi-pet homes: bland, economical, easy to mix into food. Treats suit a dog who takes a treat happily, or one who is off their food. Many families use both; that pairing is the Core Foundation.

What are Tiny Treats?

The same Antioxidant Treats formula at half the size, made for pets of 10 lb or less.

Can I give the Treats if my dog is not eating?

That is one of the places the Treats earn their keep. Families whose dog had gone off meals have told us the Treats were the one thing the dog would still take, which gets the nutrition in while you work on the rest. Rosie, a Great Dane, would eat only the Treats after intestinal surgery.

Are the Granules human grade?

Yes. The Sprouted Granules are 100% human grade and non-GMO, and can be used by animals of every size.

Free consultation

Treats, Granules or both?
Ask us. It's free.

Tell us the species, size and what your pet will happily eat. We'll tell you whether Treats, Granules or both make the most sense.

The consultation is a scheduled half hour on Google Meet, so you get real time and real answers. It's free, and it always will be.

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The Core Foundation
The Core Foundation