Bowl Charts
7.8
Acceptable
Overall Rating

Ingredient Audit

Ingredient audit — 55 ingredients in position order.
IngredientRatingTypeToxicityExplanationSource
Deboned Chicken
Positive————
Chicken Meal
Positive——Named rendered animal meal and concentrated animal protein ingredient. The animal source is transparent.AAFCO rendered product / meal ingredient definitions
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
Sorghum
Positive——Recognizable grain/carbohydrate ingredient.Veterinary nutrition references for grains; AAFCO labeling framework
Dried yeast
Acceptable——Yeast ingredient may support palatability, nutrients, or fermentation-derived components, but function depends on type and amount.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; Needs verification for intended function
Salmon meal
Positive——Named fish meal from a specific species. Concentrated animal protein ingredient with transparent source.AAFCO meal/rendered product definitions
Peas
Positive——Recognizable whole pulse ingredient.Veterinary nutrition references for legumes/carbohydrates
Oatmeal
Positive——Recognizable oat-based grain ingredient.Veterinary nutrition references for grains; AAFCO labeling framework
Dried plain beet pulp
Positive——Recognized functional fiber source used in pet foods.Veterinary nutrition references; AAFCO ingredient labeling framework
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
Flaxseed
Positive——Recognizable seed ingredient with fiber and fat-related nutritional value.Veterinary nutrition references for fats/fiber; AAFCO labeling framework
Salmon Oil
Positive——Named fish oil/omega fat source.Merck Veterinary Manual fat/nutrient reference
Natural flavor
Concern—Not toxic, but quality/transparency penaltyVague flavoring term without a clear source.AAFCO/FDA pet food labeling framework
Salt
Acceptable——Common sodium/chloride source used for electrolyte balancing and palatability.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition 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
Dried chicory root
Positive——Recognized prebiotic fiber source, commonly used for inulin/fructan-type prebiotic support.Veterinary prebiotic/probiotic references; Today’s Veterinary Practice
Taurine
Acceptable——Named amino acid-like nutrient supplement used for formulation support.Merck Veterinary Manual amino acid/nutrient reference
Choline chloride
Acceptable——Named choline source used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual nutrient reference
Spinach
Positive——Recognizable leafy vegetable ingredient.ASPCA pet-safe fruit/vegetable guidance
Broccoli
Positive——Safe recognizable vegetable ingredient. Positive independent food ingredient signal, though amount matters for recipe-level significance.ASPCA pet-safe snack guidance
Vitamin E supplement
Acceptable——Named vitamin supplement used for nutrient balancing and antioxidant nutrient support.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Carrots
Positive——Safe recognizable vegetable ingredient. Positive independent food ingredient signal.ASPCA pet-safe snack guidance
Parsley
Positive——Recognizable herb/botanical ingredient commonly used as a food herb.ASPCA pet-safe plant/food references; Needs verification for form/dose
Apples
Positive——Recognizable fruit ingredient that is generally acceptable for dogs when prepared appropriately. Good independent ingredient signal, but recipe-level impact depends on amount.ASPCA pet-safe snack guidance
Blueberries
Positive——Recognizable fruit ingredient.ASPCA pet-safe fruit/vegetable guidance
Kale
Positive——Recognizable leafy vegetable ingredient. Good independent food ingredient signal when used appropriately.ASPCA pet-safe fruit/vegetable guidance; veterinary nutrition references
Mixed Tocopherols
Positive——Natural antioxidant/preservative commonly used to protect fats from oxidation.FDA/AAFCO ingredient and food additive framework; veterinary nutrition references
Niacin
Acceptable——Named B vitamin used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Zinc proteinate
Acceptable——Chelated zinc source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference; AAFCO nutrient profile context
Zinc sulfate
Acceptable——Named zinc source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Ferrous sulfate
Acceptable——Named iron source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Iron proteinate
Acceptable——Chelated iron source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference; AAFCO nutrient profile context
Vitamin A supplement
Acceptable——Named vitamin supplement used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Vitamin C
Acceptable——Named vitamin/antioxidant nutrient. Useful, but still a supplement rather than a whole-food ingredient.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Thiamine
Acceptable——Named vitamin B1 nutrient used for vitamin balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Copper sulfate
Acceptable——Named copper source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Calcium pantothenate
Acceptable——Named vitamin B5 source used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Copper proteinate
Acceptable——Chelated copper source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference; AAFCO nutrient profile context
Sodium selenite
Acceptable——Named selenium source used for trace mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Pyridoxine
Acceptable——Named vitamin B6 form used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Manganese sulfate
Acceptable——Named manganese source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Riboflavin
Acceptable——Named vitamin B2 nutrient used for vitamin balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Manganese proteinate
Acceptable——Chelated manganese source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference; AAFCO nutrient profile context
Biotin
Acceptable——Named B vitamin used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Vitamin D3
Acceptable——Named vitamin used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Yucca schidigera extract
Acceptable—Mild watchBotanical extract often used functionally, but extract form, active compounds, and dose are not clear from the ingredient name alone.Needs verification
Vitamin B12
Acceptable——Named vitamin used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Calcium Iodate
Acceptable——Named mineral/iodine source used for nutrient balancing. Useful, but it is a formulation ingredient rather than a food-quality signal.AAFCO nutrient profiles / Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition references
Folic acid
Acceptable——Named B vitamin used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Dried Enterococcus Faecium
Acceptable—Mild watchNamed probiotic organism, but strain, CFU, survivability, and safety details are not shown in the ingredient name.Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references; Needs verification for strain-specific safety
Dried Bacillus Licheniformis
Acceptable——Listed microbial ingredient, but strain, intended function, CFU guarantee, and survivability are unclear.Needs verification
Dried Bacillus Subtilis
Acceptable——Listed microbial ingredient, but strain ID and guaranteed CFU are not provided in the ingredient name.Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references; AAFCO labeling context
Rosemary Extract
Positive——Natural antioxidant/preservative ingredient when used in standard pet-food form.FDA/AAFCO ingredient and food additive framework; veterinary nutrition references
Green Tea Extract
Concern—Mild watchConcentrated extract where caffeine status, catechin level, form, and dose are not clear. This creates safety and transparency uncertainty.ASPCA/Pet Poison Helpline caffeine toxicity context; Needs verification for extract form and caffeine status
Spearmint
Acceptable——Recognizable herb, but pet-food functional value depends on form, amount, and intended use.Needs verification