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Wellness CORE SIGNATURE SELECTS Shredded Boneless Chicken & Chicken Liver Entrée in Sauce

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Ingredients

18 ingredients

9 beneficial · 5 contextual · 19 standard

33 classified, including what's inside premixes and blends

Nutritional adequacy

✓ Complete & Balanced

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

Brand transparency

3 of 5 disclosed

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Ingredients

18 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.

1Boneless ChickenNamed 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 BrothNamed single-species whole meat▾

3Water Sufficient for ProcessingWater▾

● Standard ingredientWater used in processing; contributes to the declared moisture content.

4Tapioca StarchTapioca / tapioca starch▾

● Contextual noteA carbohydrate source that provides energy but limited micronutrients.Sources: NRC 2006

5Potato StarchPotato / sweet potato▾

● Contextual noteDigestible carbohydrate sources. Not harmful in themselves. Often used in grain-free formulations.Sources: NRC 2006

6Chicken 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

7EggsWhole 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

8Natural FlavorNatural 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

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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

10Sunflower Oil▾

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

11Tricalcium PhosphateCalcium phosphates▾

A standard added calcium and phosphorus (mineral) supplement.

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.

✓Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles (maintenance)"Wellness CORE Signature Selects Shredded Boneless Chicken & Chicken Liver Entrée in Sauce is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance." (brand statement)

Protein8%AAFCO min 26% DM

Fat2%AAFCO min 9% DM

Fibre1.5%no AAFCO reference

Moisture85%no AAFCO reference

842 kcal/kg≈ 352 kJ / 100g energy densityBrand states 842 kcal/kg

Also declared on the label

Ash3%guaranteed maxMagnesium0.03%guaranteed maxTaurine0.05%guaranteed min

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

Wellness · what the manufacturer discloses, not a rating

Part of Wellness Pet Company (Clearlake Capital) · 3 brands on Pawdit

Recall historyon record2012: Limited recall of specific wet dog food lots (US). No AU-specific recalls.

AS5812 accreditationAustralia's voluntary pet food manufacturing standardnot confirmed

PFIAA membershipPet Food Industry Association of Australianot confirmed

Quality certificationsconfirmedSQF

Parent companydisclosedWellness Pet Company (Clearlake Capital)

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● Standard ingredient

12TaurineTaurine (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.

13Magnesium SulfateMagnesium salts▾

● Standard ingredientA standard added magnesium (mineral) supplement.Sources: NRC 2006

14Guar Gum▾

● Contextual noteThickener and stabiliser used in wet food. Permitted for food use by the US FDA (GRAS) at low levels. May cause digestive discomfort (gas, loose stool) at higher concentrations in some animals.Sources: EFSA 2017

15Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Niacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement]11 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

The label breaks this entry into components, each classified on its own:

16Potassium ChloridePotassium salts▾

● Standard ingredientA standard added potassium (mineral) supplement.Sources: NRC 2006

17Choline Chloride▾

● Standard ingredientCholine chloride: a standard added nutrient for normal cell and nerve function.

18Minerals [Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite]6 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

The label breaks this entry into components, each classified on its own: