Open Prairie Ancient Grains 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.

Open Prairie Ancient Grains RawMix for Dogs

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 30.5% 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

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 ^ⓘ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 rice ^ⓘArsenic contamination is a significant concern with rice since it naturally absorbs arsenic and the water it's grown in can be contaminated with arsenic. Arsenic is linked to chronic health issues. 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

How It Compares

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Ingredients On Package

Humanely raised chicken, humanely raised turkey, ocean menhaden fish meal, barley, brown rice, herring meal, coconut oil, pumpkin, natural flavour, sunflower oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), carrots, apples, cranberries, chicken liver, potassium chloride, chicken neck, vitamin E supplement, vitamin A supplement, niacin supplement, pantothenic acid, riboflavin supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin b12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, choline chloride, potatoes, tapioca, dried chicory root, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, selenium yeast, calcium iodate,salt, taurine, dried kelp, organic butternut squash, magnesium sulfate, organic blueberries, salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), turkey gizzard, montmorillonite clay, miscanthus grass, chicken bone broth, flaxseed, cinnamon, turmeric, organic spinach, dandelion greens, organic kale, organic apple cider vinegar, orgainc pumpkin seeds, organic sunflower seeds, rosemary extract

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein	31.00%
Crude Fat (min)	17.00%
Crude Fiber (max)	4.50%
Moisture	10.00%
Omega 6	2.50%
Omega 3	0.25%

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