1Kangaroo muscle meatNamed 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
2Heart meatOrgan meats (unspecified)▾
● Contextual noteOrgan meat without species identification. Published nutrition references describe organ meats as nutrient-dense, but where the label does not name the animal, the species cannot be confirmed, which limits traceability and allergen avoidance. Named organ meats (e.g. chicken liver) are classified separately.Sources: NRC 2006 · AAFCO ingredient definitions
3OffalOrgan meats (unspecified)▾
● Contextual noteOrgan meat without species identification. Published nutrition references describe organ meats as nutrient-dense, but where the label does not name the animal, the species cannot be confirmed, which limits traceability and allergen avoidance. Named organ meats (e.g. chicken liver) are classified separately.Sources: NRC 2006 · AAFCO ingredient definitions
4Beef liverNamed organ meats▾
● Beneficial (well-established)Organ meat from a named animal species, with both the species and the organ identified. Published nutrition references describe named organ meats (e.g. chicken liver, beef heart) as nutrient-dense, naturally rich in vitamins A and B12, iron, copper, and folate. Where the label names only the organ (e.g. "liver"), the animal species is not identified.Sources: NRC 2006 · Nutritional composition data
5Beef kidneyOrgan meats (unspecified)▾
● Contextual noteOrgan meat without species identification. Published nutrition references describe organ meats as nutrient-dense, but where the label does not name the animal, the species cannot be confirmed, which limits traceability and allergen avoidance. Named organ meats (e.g. chicken liver) are classified separately.Sources: NRC 2006 · AAFCO ingredient definitions
6Beef spleenNamed 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
7VegetablesVegetables (generic)▾
● Contextual noteA generic term for vegetable ingredients. Where the label names the vegetables in brackets, each is shown and classified below; 'including' wording means others may be present without being listed. Unnamed vegetables limit traceability and allergen assessment.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions
ℹ️This is a raw or freeze-dried food product. Raw pet foods may carry bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli, which can pose health risks to pets and to humans who handle the food. Hygienic handling practices (hand washing, surface disinfection, separate storage) are recommended.Source: FDA guidance on raw pet food; AVA position statement
