Redford Naturals Grain-free Outland Red Meat Dog Food

Brand: Redford Naturals, Redford Naturals Freeze Dried Coated

Overall Score

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

Redford Naturals Grain-free Outland Red Meat Dog Food

Overall Score

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

Brand: Redford Naturals, Redford Naturals Freeze Dried Coated

Ingredient Quality

5 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

Product is calculated to contain 31% 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
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 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 chickpeas and lentils ^ⓘ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 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

Product doesn't specify whether the fish is farmed or wild caught ^ⓘFarmed fish is less nutritious than wild caught fish and does not contain the same healthy fatty acid balance. Fish farming also threatens wild fish species. 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
Ingredient splitting ^ⓘSplitting is a technique of manipulating the ingredient list to move certain ingredients higher or lower on the ingredient list. This is often used to diguise the amount of lower quality ingredients in the food, such as corn or peas. Learn more

How It Compares

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Ingredients On Package

Beef, Lamb, Beef Meal, Chickpeas, Green Lentils, Red Lentils, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Lamb Meal, Pork Meal, Salmon Meal, Pork Fat, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Blood Meal Spray Dried, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Flaxseed, Pork, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Marine Microalgae Oil, Inulin, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative), Citric Acid (a preservative), Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Spinach, Dried Blueberries, Dried Cranberries, L-Carnitine, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Folic Acid, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein	31%
Crude Fat (min)	16%
Crude Fiber (max)	5%
Moisture	10%

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