Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavour
Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavour scores 0/5 on Moesonson's label-based analysis (an estimate — some main ingredients could not be identified). Its two scoring factors rate evenly: protein clarity (low — 0% of the recipe's protein panel is clearly named) and animal-protein content (limited — 0% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources).
Rating
Updated Sep 2026
How this score is made
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Is Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavour dry cat food good?
Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavour is a dry cat food rated 0 stars, with low ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. However, several animal ingredients are described in generic terms, which reduces sourcing transparency. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Poultry.
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Free From:
Cons
- Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Nutrition Breakdown
| Protein | 33% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 23% |
| Est. Carbs | 31% |
| Fiber | 5% |
| Ash | 8% |
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
| Protein | 30% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 21% |
| Est. Carbs | 28% |
| Fiber | 5% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Ash | 7% |
Ash value not listed on label; 7% used as a standard estimate.
As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.
Tips
- Protein is Medium (33% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats usually benefit from higher protein than dogs, so confirm the food is complete for cats and fits the cat's life stage.
- Fat is Super High (23% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense; cats with pancreatitis, digestive disease, or weight concerns need case-specific veterinary guidance.
Ingredients Analysis
9 of 11 matched
- 1 Poultry and Poultry By-product Meal
No match found in database
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2 Cereals
CarbsDescription
A mixture of grains such as corn, rice, and wheat, usually with a high content of carbs.
Why Notice?
An inexpensive filler with gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats. Made of unknown sources, its quality is highly questionable.
Uncertain/Risky
Could be made of by-products / inferior food that are not suitable for consumption.
- 3 Beef By-products
No match found in database
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4 Animal Fat
FatDescription
Leftover fat during the production of unknown animal meat meal.
Why Notice?
Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
Could be made from any animals, including "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter). Contaminated meats can lead to severe illnesses.
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5 Chicken Oil
FatDescription
he fatty layer separated during the cooking process. It is a quality animal fat source with a high level of omega 6s, which is more preferable by dogs and cats over other types of fats.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal fat with high digestibility and biological value.
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6 Dried Yeast
Plant Protein ConcentrateDescription
Made from fungus and often used to make beer, a rich source of minerals such as selenium. B-complex vitamins, and chromium. It contains around 40% protein.
Why Concerned?
A controversial ingredient, some believe it can support the immune system, while others say it can be linked to allergies and bloating. However, no scientific research can provide a concrete conclusion.
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7 Flavours
Food AdditiveDescription
Unspecified flavoring agents added to enhance palatability.
Why Concerned?
The specific flavoring source is not disclosed.
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8 Minerals
SupplementDescription
A general term for mineral supplementation, specific sources not identified.
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9 Vitamins
SupplementDescription
A mixture of vitamins supplements to ensure the complete nutrition profile of pet food.
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10 Amino Acid
SupplementDescription
Building blocks of proteins, usually added to improve the protein quality and amino acid profile of pet foods.
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11 Preservative
(Detected): Preservatives
Food AdditiveDescription
A food preservative to extend shelf life.
Why Concerned?
An unnamed preservative - the specific compound is not disclosed.
Uncertain/Risky
Unnamed preservatives may include controversial compounds.
Tips
- Cat formula needs review: cats rely heavily on animal protein, and this label does not show strong named animal protein near the top.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Cereals, Animal Fat.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Cereals, Animal Fat, Preservative have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
This recipe does not list any animal-protein ingredients, so there is no clarity score to break down.
Animal Protein
Low- Auxiliary 100%
Protein in Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavour leans on plant signals: only 0% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 0% and whole plant proteins 0%. Plant concentrates like pea or soy isolate are cheap protein boosters but lack the amino-acid profile pets need from meat.
Contributing ingredients
Auxiliary
Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavour dry cat food Review
Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavour scores 0 stars on this analysis, with low ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.
Best for
- Pets avoiding gluten grains
Avoid if
- Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable
- Your cat needs a strongly meat-led recipe
Key takeaways
- Contains common allergens: Poultry.
- On a dry-matter basis: 33% protein, 23% fat, 31% estimated carbohydrates.
- Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
- Overall rating: 0 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavour good for cats?
Based on its label, Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavour is hard to recommend — it scores 0 out of 5 stars on Moesonson’s analysis, with low ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. Both factors come straight from the printed ingredient list, so review the full breakdown of concerns before choosing it for your cat.
Does Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavour contain Dairy?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavour does not include Dairy or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavour contain Egg?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavour does not include Egg or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavour contain Legumes?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavour does not include Legumes or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Legumes can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavour contain Nuts?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavour does not include Nuts or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Is Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavour grain-free?
Yes — Temptations Tasty Chicken Flavour is grain-free according to its printed ingredient list: no gluten grains (like wheat) and no gluten-free grains (like rice or corn) appear in the recipe. That makes it a candidate for pets with diagnosed grain sensitivities, though grain-free offers no automatic benefit for pets without one.
