Surf & Turf Freeze Dried Nuggets Raw Dog Food

Brand: Freeze-Dried, Open Farm

Overall Score

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

8.5

Surf & Turf Freeze Dried Nuggets Raw Dog Food

8.5

Overall Score

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

Brand: Freeze-Dried, Open Farm

Ingredient Quality

7 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

Product is calculated to contain 15.5% 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
Is fortified with excessive vitamins ^ⓘWhen vitamins come from whole food sources, they include the full spectrum of cofactors, which makes them safe and bioavailable. While a couple of added vitamins are acceptable, five or more implies the food is of poor nutritional value. 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

10 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

Other Concerns

Notable product facts

Contains coconut oil, which may be harmful to gut health^ⓘCoconut oil has been shown to cause undesirable changes in the gut lining. Learn more
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

Humanely raised beef, salmon, 100% animal wellfare certified beef heart, 100% animal wellfare certified beef liver, 100% animal wellfare certified beef kidneys, orgainic butternut squash, organic carrots, organic crandberries, orgainc blueberries, montmorillonite clay, dicalcium phosphate, coconut oil, dried chicory root, 100% animal wellfare certified ground beef bone, vitamin E supplement, vitamin A supplement, niacin supplement, pantothenic acid, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, salt, potassium chloride, orgainic spinach, calcium carbonate, organic apple cider vinegar, orgainc kale, choline chloride, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, maganese proteinate, selenium yeast, calcium iodate, salmon oil, dried kelp, mixed tocopherols (a preservative), magnesium sulfate, organic pumpkin seeds, organic sunflower seeds, cinnamon, turmeric, rosemary extract

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein	37.00%
Crude Fat (min)	30.50%
Crude Fiber (max)	5.00%
Moisture	5.00%

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