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Ingredient Audit

Ingredient audit — 50 ingredients in position order.
IngredientRatingTypeToxicityExplanationSource
Beef
Positive——Clear named animal protein. Named animal proteins are transparent and useful dog food ingredients when judged independently.AAFCO meat ingredient definitions
Pork
Positive——Clear named animal protein.AAFCO meat ingredient definitions
Beef meal
Positive——Named animal meal and concentrated animal protein ingredient.AAFCO meal/rendered product definitions
Whole red lentils
Positive——Recognizable whole pulse ingredient.Veterinary nutrition references for legumes/carbohydrates; AAFCO labeling framework
Whole pinto beans
Positive——Recognizable whole pulse/bean ingredient.Veterinary nutrition references for legumes/carbohydrates; AAFCO labeling framework
Whole green peas
Positive——Recognizable whole pulse ingredient.Veterinary nutrition references for legumes/carbohydrates; AAFCO labeling framework
Pork meal
Positive——Named animal meal and concentrated animal protein ingredient.AAFCO meal/rendered product definitions
Beef fat
Positive——Named animal fat source. Transparent source and useful as an energy/fat/palatability ingredient.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; Merck Veterinary Manual fat/nutrient reference
Whole green lentils
Positive——Recognizable whole pulse ingredient.Veterinary nutrition references for legumes/carbohydrates; AAFCO labeling framework
Whole chickpeas
Positive——Recognizable whole pulse ingredient.Veterinary nutrition references for legumes/carbohydrates; AAFCO labeling framework
Whole yellow peas
Positive——Recognizable whole pulse ingredient.Veterinary nutrition references for legumes/carbohydrates; AAFCO labeling framework
Lamb
Positive——Clear named animal protein.AAFCO meat ingredient definitions
Fish Oil
Positive——Useful omega fat ingredient. Even when fish species is not named, fish oil is a recognized functional fat source under this model.Merck Veterinary Manual fat/nutrient reference
Lentil fiber
Acceptable——Processed lentil-derived fiber fraction. It can be useful as fiber, but it is not the same as whole lentils.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; veterinary nutrition fiber references
Natural pork flavor
Acceptable——Named animal-source flavoring. More transparent than generic natural flavor, but still primarily a palatability aid rather than a core food ingredient.AAFCO/FDA pet food labeling framework
Pea starch
Acceptable——Processed pea-derived starch fraction. Usable as carbohydrate/binder/formulation ingredient, but less meaningful than whole peas.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework
Beef tripe
Positive——Named species animal organ/by-product ingredient. Source is transparent and ingredient is recognizable.AAFCO by-product labeling framework; Tufts Petfoodology organ meat/by-product guidance
Beef liver
Positive——Named animal organ ingredient from a clear species. Clear animal-derived food ingredient and useful protein/nutrient source.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; Tufts Petfoodology organ meat/by-product guidance
Beef kidney
Positive——Named animal organ ingredient from a clear species. Organ meats can be useful animal-derived food ingredients when transparently named.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; Tufts Petfoodology organ meat/by-product guidance
Pork liver
Positive——Named animal organ ingredient from a clear species. Clear animal-derived food ingredient.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; Tufts Petfoodology organ meat/by-product guidance
Pork kidney
Positive——Named animal organ ingredient from a clear species. Transparent animal-derived food ingredient.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; Tufts Petfoodology organ meat/by-product guidance
Salt
Acceptable——Common sodium/chloride source used for electrolyte balancing and palatability.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Vitamin E supplement
Acceptable——Named vitamin supplement used for nutrient balancing and antioxidant nutrient support.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Dried Kelp
Acceptable—Mild watchRecognizable seaweed ingredient often used as a mineral/iodine source, but iodine content and dose can matter.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference; Needs verification for iodine level/source
Whole pumpkin
Positive——Recognizable whole vegetable ingredient and fiber/carbohydrate source.ASPCA pet-safe fruit/vegetable guidance; veterinary nutrition references
Zinc proteinate
Acceptable——Chelated zinc source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference; AAFCO nutrient profile context
Collard greens
Positive——Recognizable leafy vegetable ingredient. Good independent whole-food ingredient signal.ASPCA pet-safe fruit/vegetable guidance
Whole apples
Positive——Recognizable whole fruit ingredient. Positive independent food ingredient signal.ASPCA pet-safe fruit/vegetable guidance
Whole pears
Positive——Recognizable whole fruit ingredient.ASPCA pet-safe fruit/vegetable guidance
Mixed Tocopherols
Positive——Natural antioxidant/preservative commonly used to protect fats from oxidation.FDA/AAFCO ingredient and food additive framework; veterinary nutrition references
Taurine
Acceptable——Named amino acid-like nutrient supplement used for formulation support.Merck Veterinary Manual amino acid/nutrient reference
Calcium pantothenate
Acceptable——Named vitamin B5 source used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Freeze-dried beef
Positive——Named animal protein with processing method disclosed.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework
Freeze-dried pork
Positive——Named animal protein with processing method disclosed.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework
Freeze-dried lamb
Positive——Named animal protein with processing method disclosed.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework
Riboflavin
Acceptable——Named vitamin B2 nutrient used for vitamin balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Folic acid
Acceptable——Named B vitamin used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Vitamin A acetate
Acceptable——Named vitamin A supplement form used for nutrient balancing. Useful but not a whole-food ingredient.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference; AAFCO nutrient profile context
Vitamin D3 supplement
Acceptable——Named vitamin supplement used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Dried chicory root
Positive——Recognized prebiotic fiber source, commonly used for inulin/fructan-type prebiotic support.Veterinary prebiotic/probiotic references; Today’s Veterinary Practice
Turmeric
Acceptable——Recognizable botanical/spice, but functional value depends on form, dose, and intended use.Needs verification
Sarsaparilla root
Concern—Mild watchBotanical root ingredient with unclear pet-food safety, active compounds, form, and dose.Needs verification
Althea root
Acceptable——Botanical/root ingredient. It may have functional intent, but form, dose, and pet-food relevance are not clear from the name alone.Needs verification
Rose hips
Acceptable——Recognizable botanical/fruit ingredient, but pet-food value depends on form, amount, and intended function.Needs verification
Juniper berries
Concern—Mild watchBotanical berry ingredient with dog-specific safety and dose uncertainty. Functional value and extract/whole-berry form are unclear.Needs verification
Citric Acid
Acceptable——Common acidifier/preservative-support ingredient. It can be useful in formulation but is not a whole-food ingredient or strong quality signal.AAFCO/FDA ingredient labeling and food additive framework
Rosemary Extract
Positive——Natural antioxidant/preservative ingredient when used in standard pet-food form.FDA/AAFCO ingredient and food additive framework; veterinary nutrition references
Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
Acceptable——Named microbial fermentation product, but strain ID, guaranteed CFU, and survivability details are missing.Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references
Dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product
Acceptable——Named microbial fermentation product, but strain and guaranteed live count details are missing.Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references
Dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product
Acceptable——Named microbial fermentation product, but strain ID, guaranteed CFU, end-of-shelf-life viability, and survivability evidence are not provided in the ingredient name.Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references; AAFCO labeling context