Bowl Charts
7.6
Acceptable
Overall Rating

Ingredient Audit

Ingredient audit — 28 ingredients in position order.
IngredientRatingTypeToxicityExplanationSource
Chicken
Positive————
Cracked Pearled Barley
Acceptable——Processed barley fraction. It can be a usable carbohydrate ingredient, but it is less complete than clearly listed whole barley.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework
Brown Rice
Positive——Recognizable whole-food carbohydrate/grain ingredient. Brown rice is treated as a positive independent ingredient under the Bowl Charts model.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; veterinary nutrition references for grains/carbohydrates in commercial diets
Brewers Rice
Acceptable——Refined grain fraction. It can be usable as a carbohydrate source, but it is less meaningful than a whole grain or whole-food carbohydrate ingredient.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework
Whole Grain Wheat
Positive——Clearly named whole grain carbohydrate ingredient.Veterinary nutrition references for grains; AAFCO labeling framework
Whole Grain Corn
Positive——Clearly named whole grain carbohydrate ingredient.Veterinary nutrition references for grains; AAFCO labeling framework
Corn Protein Meal
Acceptable——Processed corn protein ingredient. Useful as a plant protein source, but more of a formulation tool than a whole-food ingredient.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework
Chicken Meal
Positive——Named rendered animal meal and concentrated animal protein ingredient. The animal source is transparent.AAFCO rendered product / meal ingredient definitions
Chicken fat
Positive——Named animal fat source. Transparent and useful as a fat/palatability/energy ingredient.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; Merck Veterinary Manual fat/nutrient reference
Chicken Liver Flavor
Acceptable——Named animal-source flavoring. It is more transparent than generic natural flavor, but it is still mainly a palatability aid rather than a core food ingredient.AAFCO pet food ingredient labeling framework
Soybean Meal
Acceptable——Processed plant protein ingredient. Can contribute protein, but not equivalent to whole legumes or named animal protein.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; veterinary nutrition references
Dried Beet Pulp
Positive——Recognized functional fiber source often used for stool quality and fermentable fiber support.Veterinary nutrition references; AAFCO ingredient labeling framework
Soybean Oil
Acceptable——Named plant oil/fat ingredient. Useful as a fat source, but not as strong a functional signal as named animal fat or fish oil.Merck Veterinary Manual fat/nutrient reference; AAFCO labeling framework
Lactic Acid
Acceptable——Common acidifier/preservative-support ingredient. Useful in formulation but not a whole-food signal.FDA/AAFCO ingredient and food additive framework
Flaxseed
Positive——Recognizable seed ingredient with fiber and fat-related nutritional value.Veterinary nutrition references for fats/fiber; AAFCO labeling framework
Pork Liver Flavor
Acceptable——Named animal-source flavoring. More transparent than generic natural flavor, but still mainly a palatability aid.AAFCO pet food labeling framework
Potassium chloride
Acceptable——Named potassium/chloride source used for electrolyte/mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Iodized Salt
Acceptable——Salt with iodine contribution. Useful for electrolyte/mineral balancing, but it is a formulation nutrient rather than a whole-food ingredient.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Whole Grain Oats
Positive——Clearly named whole oat grain ingredient.Veterinary nutrition references for grains; AAFCO labeling framework
Fructooligosaccharides
Positive——Recognized prebiotic fiber ingredient used to support beneficial gut bacteria.Veterinary prebiotic/probiotic references; Today’s Veterinary Practice
Choline chloride
Acceptable——Named choline source used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual nutrient reference
Calcium carbonate
Acceptable——Named calcium source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Vitamins
Concern—Not toxic, but quality/transparency penaltyGeneric supplement group without individual compounds listed.AAFCO/FDA pet food labeling framework
Taurine
Acceptable——Named amino acid-like nutrient supplement used for formulation support.Merck Veterinary Manual amino acid/nutrient reference
Minerals
Concern—Not toxic, but quality/transparency penaltyGeneric supplement group with no specific compounds listed. Low transparency for nutrient sources.AAFCO/FDA pet food labeling framework
Mixed Tocopherols
Positive——Natural antioxidant/preservative commonly used to protect fats from oxidation.FDA/AAFCO ingredient and food additive framework; veterinary nutrition references
Natural Flavors
Concern—Not toxic, but quality/transparency penaltyVague flavoring term without clear source. Adds palatability but weakens ingredient transparency.AAFCO/FDA pet food labeling framework
Beta-Carotene
Acceptable——Useful nutrient-related supplement and vitamin A precursor, but it functions mainly as nutrient support rather than a whole-food ingredient.Merck Veterinary Manual nutrition reference