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10 components (the label lists 9 ingredients) · tap any for its research notes
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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.
1Minced KangarooNamed 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
2Water▾
● Standard ingredientWater used in processing; contributes to the declared moisture content.
3Vitamins & MineralsMinerals (generic)▾
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9Salt▾
● Contextual noteAn essential mineral present in all pet food. Flag only when appearing high on the ingredient list.Sources: NRC 2006
10Thiamine▾
● Standard ingredientThiamine (vitamin B1): a standard added B vitamin.
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
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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 companydisclosedPets Deli
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● 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
4SeaweedKelp / seaweed meal▾
● Beneficial (supported)A natural source of iodine and trace minerals. Some studies have explored dental health benefits. Note: excessive iodine from kelp could affect thyroid function in cats with hyperthyroidism.Sources: NRC 2006
5Natural GelsThickeners (generic)▾
● Contextual noteA generic term for substances used to thicken wet food. Where the label names the thickeners in brackets, each is shown and classified below. Common thickeners include carrageenan, guar gum, and xanthan gum, some of which are under research review (see carrageenan, B13).Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions
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
7Preservative (223)1 components · 1 under research review▾
● Contextual noteA preservative declaration. Where the label names the specific agents in brackets, each is shown and classified below. Where no agent is named, it is not possible to tell whether a natural system or a synthetic antioxidant under research review is present.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions · EU Regulation 767/2009
The label breaks this entry into components, each classified on its own:
223: Preservative and bleaching agent. Can destroy thiamine (vitamin B1). An Australian study documented thiamine deficiency in cats fed sulphite-preserved pet meat. RSPCA Australia has issued warnings about sulphite-preserved pet meat.Sources: Malik & Sibraa 2005 (Australian Veterinary Journal) · RSPCA Australia · EFSA 2016 sulphites opinion
8Canola 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
