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8 components (the label lists 7 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.
1Chicken (meat and finely ground bone)2 components▾
● 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
The label breaks this entry into components, each classified on its own:
2water▾
● Standard ingredientWater used in processing; contributes to the declared moisture content.
● Contextual noteAn intentionally vague ingredient declaration indicating the formulation may change based on seasonal availability. The specific vegetables and fruits are not identified, limiting allergen assessment and consistency.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions
4vegetables (including but not limited to carrots and/or sweet potato, apples, oranges, broccoli and/or spinach, celery)7 components▾
● 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
The label breaks this entry into components, each classified on its own:
5beef 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
6vegetable fibreVegetable fibres▾
● Contextual noteA generic term for plant-derived fibre sources. The specific source plant is not identified, limiting traceability.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions
7essential vitamins 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
8DHAgoldAlgal oil (DHA source)▾
● Beneficial (emerging)A plant-based source of DHA omega-3 derived from microalgae (often Schizochytrium sp.). Provides DHA without fish-derived ingredients.Sources: Algal oil DHA bioavailability studies
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
Guaranteed analysis
as declared by the manufacturer
✓Brand statement cites AAFCO nutrient profiles"Meets all nutritional requirements established by AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance" (brand statement)
Fat12.5%moisture not declared, no AAFCO comparison
Fibre1%no AAFCO reference
1,590 kcal/kg≈ 665 kJ / 100g energy density
Moisture is not declared on the label, so no dry-matter comparison against AAFCO minimums is shown.
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.
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Leaps & Bounds · what the manufacturer discloses, not a rating
Part of Greencross (Petbarn private label) · 2 brands on Pawdit
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