Open Prairie Grain-Free RawMix for Dogs

Brand: Open Farm, RawMix Dry

Overall Score

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

5.5

Open Prairie Grain-Free RawMix for Dogs

5.5

Overall Score

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

Brand: Open Farm, RawMix Dry

Ingredient Quality

5 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

Product is calculated to contain 33.5% 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
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
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

6 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 including apples ^ⓘ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

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

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Ingredients On Package

Humanely raised chicken, humanely raised turkey, ocean menhaden fish meal, potatoes, herring meal, sweet potatoes, tapioca, coconut oil, sunflower oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), pumpkin, natural flavour, carrots, apples, cranberries, chicken liver, potassium chloride, chicken necks, vitamin E, vitamin A, niacin supplement, pantothenic acid, riboflavin supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxne hydrochloride, folic acid, magnesium sulfate, choline chloride, salmon oil, dried chicory root, magnesium sulfate, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, selenium yeast, calcium iodate, taurine, dried kelp, orgainc butternut squash, organic blueberries, turkey gizzard, montmorillonite clay, miscanthus grass, chicken bone broth, flaxseed, cinamon, tumeric, salt, organic squash, dandelion greens, orgainc kale, orgainc apple cider vinegar, organic pumpkin seeds, orgainc sunflower seeds, rosemary extract

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein	30.00%
Crude Fat (min)	15.00%
Crude Fiber (max)	4.50%
Moisture	10.00%
Omega 6	3.00%
Omega 3	0.04%

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