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Black Hawk

Original Chicken Gravy Kitten Pouch

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12 ingredients10% protein1,220 kcal/kg★ 4.5 · 21 reviews

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Ingredients

12 ingredients

6 beneficial · 5 contextual · 1 standard

Nutritional adequacy

✓ Complete & Balanced

Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles (Kitten), brand statement

Brand transparency

4 of 5 disclosed

PFIAA

Data completeness

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Ingredients

12 listed by weight, heaviest first · tap any ingredient for its research notes

6 beneficial5 contextual1 standard ingredients

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.

1ChickenNamed 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

2chicken 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

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9vitamins and mineralsMinerals (generic)▾

● 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

10fish 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 conditions

Guaranteed analysis

as fed · compared to AAFCO kitten growth & reproduction minimums

✓Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles (Kitten)"Black Hawk cat foods are formulated to meet the nutritional levels established in the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance." (brand statement)

Protein10%AAFCO min 30% DM

Fat3.5%AAFCO min 9% DM

Fibre1%no AAFCO reference

Moisture80%no AAFCO reference

1,220 kcal/kg≈ 510 kJ / 100g energy densityBrand states 1,220 kcal/kg

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

Black Hawk · what the manufacturer discloses, not a rating

Recall historyon record2019: Voluntary recall of Grain Free Salmon dog food due to contaminated salmon causing GI issues. 6 APOG consumer reports.

AS5812 accreditationnot confirmed

PFIAA membershipconfirmed

Quality certificationsconfirmedHACCP

Parent companydisclosedEBOS Group (Masterpet)

A factual disclosure checklist from public records and the brand's own statements. Items we haven't verified show as not confirmed: a data gap, not a judgment. Are you Black Hawk? Claim your brand to confirm or correct this record, free.

Customer reviews

4.5

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3eggWhole eggs / dried egg product

● Beneficial (well-established)Egg protein has the highest biological value of any common protein source, providing a complete amino acid profile.Sources: NRC 2006 · Protein biological value studies

4gelling agents▾

● Contextual noteA generic term for substances used to create gel-like textures in wet food. The specific gelling agent(s) are not identified, limiting traceability. Common gelling agents include carrageenan, agar, and various gums.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

5pea proteinPea protein / pea starch / pea fibre▾

● Contextual noteFractionated legume derivatives that can be used to increase the protein reading on a guaranteed analysis without providing a complete amino acid profile. More relevant than whole peas to the FDA's DCM investigation (2018-2022, no causal link established).Sources: FDA DCM Investigation 2018-2022

6natural 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

7vegetable oilVegetable oil (generic)▾

● Contextual noteOil from plant sources. Where the label names the plants in brackets, each is shown and classified below; 'and/or' wording means the blend can vary between batches. Unnamed sources limit traceability; named oils (e.g. sunflower oil, canola oil) provide more transparency.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

8fish brothUnnamed fish / fish derivatives▾

● Contextual noteA fish ingredient where the species is not named (for example 'fish', 'ocean fish' or 'fish derivatives'). Naming the species would give fuller disclosure of the source.Sources: Label transparency

11taurineTaurine (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 moderate to small inclusion level.

12Yucca 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 moderate to small inclusion level.