Halo Holistic Garden of Vegan Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food

Brand: Halo, Holistic Dry

Overall Score

The overall score is an average of the ingredient quality and ingredient safety concerns. For more information, see our evaluation criteria.

2.5

Halo Holistic Garden of Vegan Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food

2.5

Overall Score

The overall score is an average of the ingredient quality and ingredient safety concerns. For more information, see our evaluation criteria.

Brand: Halo, Holistic Dry

Ingredient Quality

2 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

Product is calculated to contain 45% carbohydrate ^ⓘDogs have no nutritional requirement for carbohydrate but they are used for energy, texture and taste. Starch is also required for extrusion in dry foods. Excessive carbohydrate is an indicator of food quality as it can be used to reduce manufacturing cost. Foods that are high in carbohydrate can raise insulin and cause obesity. Some studies also show that dogs fed a high carbohydrate content have changes to their gut bacteria. Learn more
Contains plant protein ^ⓘPlant-based protein sources are the least expensive substitute for quality animal protein. Whenever possible, animal sources of protein are preferred because they contain a wider array of amino acids than plant based protein sources and are more digestible. Learn more
Contains fats that are highly processed or inflammatory ^ⓘSeed oils, such as safflower, sunflower or flaxseed oil, provide calories and taste. They are rich in omega-6 fatty acids, which can cause systemic and gut inflammation. Other oils like soybean are highly processed and may contain trans fats. Studies shows that ultra processed foods are linked to a higher rate of all-cause mortality in humans. Learn more
Product contains two or more added amino acids ^ⓘMultiple amino acids are typically only found in lower quality foods that rely on less complete plant sources of protein. Learn more
Is fortified with excessive minerals ^ⓘFive or more added minerals indicate a lower quality food that’s lacking naturally occurring minerals from whole food sources.

Ingredient Safety

3 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

Product is ultra processed ^ⓘExtruded foods are heated four separate times during production, which will cause major losses in some active enzymes, vitamins, amino acids and phytonutrients. Studies shows that ultra processed foods are linked to a higher rate of all-cause mortality in humans. Learn more
Contains ingredients known to contain higher pesticide/herbicide residues in the top 5 ingredients including barley, chickpeas, peas and oats ^ⓘPesticides, herbicides and fertilizers pose a significant health risk to plants, animals and soils. Foods with the largest reported amount of residue will be penalized, including crops that are known to be spray-dried with glyphosate. Learn more
Contains known GMO ingredients including alfalfa, potato and canola ^ⓘThere are limited safetey studies on geneticaly modified and Roundup Ready crops although they are lacking in nutrients compared to non-GMO foods. GMO crops also strip nutrients from soils, require increased pesticide risk and may be involved in bee die-off. Learn more
Contains natural flavor ^ⓘNatural flavors are often animal digest or MSG, which are low quality ingredients with limited safety studies. Learn more

Other Concerns

Notable product facts

Omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is not provided. ^ⓘDiets rich in omega-6 fats can cause chronic inflammation and disease. Learn more
Glam ingredients ^ⓘExpensive or desirable ingredients like blueberries, kale or apples are often added to appeal to consumers but may be in miniscule amounts. If these foods are below salt or other low concentration ingredients, they contribute little or no nutritional value for your dog. Learn more

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Ingredients On Package

Ground peas, chickpeas, pearled barley, oat groats, pea protein, whole flaxseed, sunflower oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried plain beet pulp, sweet potato, potato, dicalcium phosphate, dried alfalfa meal, natural vegetable flavor, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried kelp, carrots, celery, beets, parsley, lettuce, watercress, spinach, calcium carbonate, salt, dl-methionine, potassium chloride, dried cranberry, dried blueberry, dried apple pomace, taurine, choline chloride, L-carnitine, inulin, vitamins (vitamin B12 supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, ergocalciferol (source of vitamin D2), thiartine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, folic acid), minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganese sulfate, cobalt proteinate, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide, sodium selenite), mixed tocopherols (preservative)

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min)	20%
Crude Fat (min)	10%
Crude Fiber (max)	8.5%
Moisture (max)	10%

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Halo Holistic Garden of Vegan Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food

Overall Score

Halo Holistic Garden of Vegan Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food

Overall Score

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Ingredient Safety

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