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Restricted or banned. Restricted or banned by a regulator in at least one country.
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Contextual. Not flagged, but there is a note worth reading.
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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.
1Potato StarchPotato / sweet potato▾
● Contextual noteDigestible carbohydrate sources. Not harmful in themselves. Often used in grain-free formulations.Sources: NRC 2006
2Tapioca StarchTapioca / tapioca starch▾
● Contextual noteA carbohydrate source that provides energy but limited micronutrients.Sources: NRC 2006
3Vegetable GlycerinGlycerine▾
● Standard ingredientA humectant used to retain moisture in semi-moist foods, treats, and dental products. Also serves as a sweetener. Permitted for food use by the US FDA (GRAS).Sources: FDA GRAS status · AAFCO ingredient definitions
4Wheat GlutenWheat / wheat gluten▾
● Contextual noteA protein and carbohydrate source. Wheat gluten is a high-quality plant protein. Note: true gluten intolerance is uncommon in dogs compared to humans.Sources: AAFCO 2024 · NRC 2006
5Sunflower Oil▾
● Standard ingredientA named plant oil providing energy and fatty acids.
● Under research reviewA plant-derived insoluble fibre. Provides bulk but limited nutritional value. Acceptable in small amounts; when present as a primary fibre source (top 10 ingredients), it may indicate a high proportion of nutritionally inert filler.Sources: NRC 2006 Nutrient Requirements · Nutritional composition data
7Vegetable EnhancerVegetables (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
8Calcium CarbonateCalcium salts▾
● Standard ingredientA standard added calcium (mineral) supplement.
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9Fructooligosaccharide
10Vitamin CVitamin C as preservative▾
● Beneficial (emerging)This product uses vitamin C (ascorbic acid or ascorbyl palmitate) as part of its preservation system.Sources: NRC 2006
11Sodium PropionateCalcium propionate▾
● Standard ingredientCalcium propionate (E282) is the calcium salt of propionic acid, a short-chain fatty acid that also occurs naturally in some foods and in the body. It is used as a preservative to inhibit mould and some bacteria, mainly in baked and starchy products. EFSA and the US FDA raise no concerns within permitted uses; EFSA set no numerical ADI, and it is a permitted additive in the EU and is listed in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (282).
This product lists 2 separate wheat derivatives (wheat, wheat gluten). When listed separately, each appears lower on the ingredient list than they would if combined as a single entry.
Guaranteed analysis
as fed · compared to AAFCO dog growth & reproduction 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 dog growth & reproduction minimum, marked by the vertical tick.
Protein7%AAFCO min 22.5% DM
Fat2%AAFCO min 8.5% DM
Fibre2%no AAFCO reference
Moisture18%no AAFCO reference
2,900 kcal/kg≈ 1,213 kJ / 100g energy densityBrand states 290 kcal/100g
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
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Customer reviews
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Sources: EFSA opinion on propionic acid and propionates (E 280-E 283) as food additives · US FDA GRAS listing for calcium propionate, 21 CFR 184.1221 · Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, Schedule 15 permitted additives (282)
12BromelainDigestive enzymes (natural)▾
● Beneficial (emerging)Supplemental enzymes (commonly amylase, protease, lipase, sometimes cellulase), often from fungal fermentation (Aspergillus spp.) or plants (papain, bromelain). In vitro and feeding studies suggest improved nutrient digestibility, and they have an established therapeutic role in exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and pancreatic disease. Evidence for routine benefit in otherwise healthy pets is more limited, and processing heat can reduce enzyme activity.Sources: Frontiers Vet Sci 2023 (in vitro canine enzyme digestibility) · VCA Animal Hospitals (enzymes) · AAFCO ingredient definitionsPosition on the ingredient list suggests a moderate to small inclusion level.
