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Sensitive Mackerel & Salmon Adult Cat Food

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ProBalance

Sensitive Mackerel & Salmon Adult Cat Food

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20 ingredients33% protein3,500 kcal/kg★ 4.8 · 9 reviews Where to buy ↓

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Ingredients

20 ingredients

9 beneficial · 8 contextual · 5 standard · 8 not yet classified

22 classified, including what's inside premixes and blends

Nutritional adequacy

Complete & Balanced

Labelled complete and balanced (no recognised standard cited), brand statement

Brand transparency

2 of 5 disclosed

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Ingredients

20 ingredients (broken into components where relevant) · tap any for its research notes

What do these mean? ▾

Beneficial. Linked to benefits in published research. Tiers show evidence strength.

Restricted or banned. Restricted or banned by a regulator in at least one country.

Under research review. Being studied or re-evaluated by researchers or regulators.

Contextual. Not flagged, but there is a note worth reading.

Standard. Everyday components like vitamins and minerals.

Not yet classified. Not in our dictionary yet. Always still listed.

Counts include what's inside compound entries like vitamin premixes, so they can add up to more than the label's ingredient count.

1Dehydrated MackerelNamed single-species whole meat▾

● Beneficial (well-established)Whole meat from a named animal species. Both the species and the form are identified, which supports traceability and allergy checking. Published nutrition references associate named whole meats with high protein quality.Sources: AAFCO 2024 · NRC 2006 · Amino acid bioavailability studies

2RiceRice / brewer's rice▾

● Contextual noteA highly digestible carbohydrate. Brewer's rice is a milling by-product but still provides nutritional value.Sources: NRC 2006

3Wholegrain OatsOats▾

● Contextual noteA whole grain carbohydrate source rich in soluble fibre (beta-glucans). Generally well-tolerated and considered a high-quality grain for pets.Sources: Veterinary nutrition references

4Canola Oil▾

● Contextual noteA refined vegetable oil used as a fat source in pet food. Modern canola contains very low erucic acid (<2%) and provides omega-6 and some omega-3 (ALA) fatty acids. The refining process (bleaching, deodorising) removes some naturally occurring compounds. It is permitted for food use by the US FDA (GRAS).Sources: FDA GRAS status · Nutritional composition data

5Hydrolysed SalmonNamed single-species whole meat▾

6Natural FlavourNatural flavours▾

● Contextual noteA broad AAFCO-defined category that may contain multiple unspecified compounds. Relevant for allergy-prone pets since potential allergens may not be individually listed.Sources: AAFCO 2024

7Chicory Root InulinFOS (fructo-oligosaccharides)▾

● Beneficial (supported)A prebiotic fibre associated with gut microbiome support in published studies. Promotes beneficial bacteria growth.Sources: Swanson et al. 2002

8Minerals (Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorous, Zinc, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Iodine)5 components▾

● Standard ingredientA generic term for a mineral premix. Where the label lists the specific mineral compounds in brackets, each is shown and classified below; otherwise the individual minerals are not disclosed. European-style labels declare added trace minerals as numbered additives with doses (e.g. "E4 (copper): 10 mg").Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

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9Vitamins (A, B1, B2, Niacin, B5, B6, B7, B12, C, D3, E, K, Folic Acid, Choline)4 components▾

● Standard ingredientA generic term for a vitamin premix. Where the label lists the specific vitamins in brackets, each is shown and classified below; otherwise the individual vitamins are not disclosed.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

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Guaranteed analysis

as fed · compared to AAFCO adult cat maintenance minimums

AAFCO, the Association of American Feed Control Officials, publishes minimum nutrient levels for complete dog and cat foods. Each bar below compares this product's declared analysis to the AAFCO adult cat maintenance minimum, marked by the vertical tick.

✓Labelled complete and balanced (no recognised standard cited)

Protein33%AAFCO min 26% DM

Fat17%AAFCO min 9% DM

Fibre5%no AAFCO reference

Moisture12%no AAFCO reference

3,500 kcal/kg≈ 1,464 kJ / 100g energy density

Values as declared by the manufacturer (as fed). AAFCO minimums are published on a dry-matter basis and converted using the declared moisture before comparison; the comparison is shown for context only. Consult your vet for diet decisions.

Brand transparency

ProBalance · what the manufacturer discloses, not a rating

Part of Greencross (Petbarn private label) · 2 brands on Pawdit

Recall historyon recordNo formal recalls.

AS5812 accreditationAustralia's voluntary pet food manufacturing standardnot confirmed

PFIAA membershipPet Food Industry Association of Australianot confirmed

Quality certificationsnone listed

Parent companydisclosedGreencross (Petbarn private label)

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Customer reviews

4.8

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Petbarn$42.99 · 2kg

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● Contextual noteAn essential mineral present in all pet food. Flag only when appearing high on the ingredient list.Sources: NRC 2006

11Sunflower Oil▾

● Standard ingredientA named plant oil providing energy and fatty acids.

12Flaxseed OilFlaxseed / flaxseed oil▾

● Contextual noteCats have negligible ability to convert plant-based ALA to the bioactive EPA and DHA forms. Flaxseed provides no meaningful omega-3 benefit for cats. Marine sources are required.Sources: Bauer 2011

13Fish OilEPA + DHA (marine-source omega-3)▾

● Beneficial (well-established)Marine-source omega-3 fatty acids associated with anti-inflammatory, skin/coat health, joint support, cognitive function, and cardiac and renal support in multiple peer-reviewed studies.Sources: Bauer 2011 JAVMA · NRC 2006 · Multiple RCTs in dogs for skin/joint conditionsPosition on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.

14Yeast ExtractYeast extract / autolysed yeast▾

● Contextual noteThe soluble fraction of yeast, used as a savoury flavour enhancer and a natural source of free glutamate. Distinct from added MSG, and from yeast cell wall fractions (the source of MOS); autolysed and hydrolysed yeast are closely related yeast-derived flavour ingredients grouped here. Also supplies B vitamins and amino acids.Sources: EFSA 2017 glutamate re-evaluation

15Yucca Schidigera Extract▾

● Beneficial (supported)Associated with faecal odour reduction in published studies. Some research has explored anti-inflammatory properties.Sources: Lowe & Kershaw 1997Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.

16Marine Microalgae (source of DHA)1 components▾

● Beneficial (emerging)A plant-based source of DHA omega-3 derived from microalgae (often Schizochytrium sp.). Provides DHA without fish-derived ingredients.Sources: Algal oil DHA bioavailability studiesPosition on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.

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17Pro'Age (Plant & Botanical Extracts [Rosemary, Turmeric, Clove, Grapefruit])4 components▾

● Contextual noteA generic declaration for botanical extracts. Where the label names the specific plants in brackets, each is shown and classified below; otherwise the botanicals are not disclosed.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions · EU Regulation 767/2009

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18KelpKelp / seaweed meal▾

● Contextual noteA source of iodine and trace minerals with widely varying iodine content. Research into feline hyperthyroidism discusses variable dietary iodine intake as a possible factor, so the iodine load from kelp is worth noting for cats.Sources: NRC 2006 · Gawor et al. 2018 Frontiers in Veterinary Science

19TaurineTaurine (supplemental)▾

● Beneficial (well-established)Taurine is an essential amino acid for cats. Deficiency can cause serious health consequences including dilated cardiomyopathy, central retinal degeneration, and reproductive failure.Sources: Pion et al. 1987 · NRC 2006 · Freeman et al. 2018Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.

20Natural Antioxidants (Mixed Tocopherols)1 components▾

● Standard ingredientNatural preservation agents such as tocopherols or rosemary extract. Where the label names the agents in brackets, each is shown and classified below; 'including' wording means others may be present without being listed.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

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