Unnamed Pet Food
This dry pet food scores 3/5 on Moesonson's label-based analysis. Its strongest factor is animal-protein content (moderate — 77% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources); its weakest is protein clarity (moderate — 50% of the recipe's protein panel is clearly named).
Rating
Updated Jul 2026
How this score is made
This score isn’t a hand-wavy impression: it reads what the label actually prints — the ingredient list, guaranteed analysis and AAFCO adequacy statement — and runs it through the same algorithmic rubric as every other product. No brand pays for placement, and there are no affiliate links on reviewed products.
Is this dry pet food good?
This dry pet food is rated 3 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Real muscle meat appears as a primary protein source, supported by whole-food ingredients. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish but contains Legumes, Fish.
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Free From:
Pros
- Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Ingredients Analysis
19 of 19 matched
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1 Fresh Insects
Insect ProteinDescription
Unspecified fresh insect protein source.
Why Concerned?
Unnamed insect source lacks transparency about the specific species used.
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2 Dried Insect
(Detected): Dried Insects
Animal ProteinDescription
Dried insect protein, a sustainable and highly digestible protein source.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality sustainable protein source.
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3 Insect Oil
FatDescription
Insect fats are neither as saturated as animal fats nor cholesterol-free like vegetable oils. While not comparable to omega-3 levels found in fish, research shows that insect oil contains the essential fatty acids oleic, linoleic, and linolenic.
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4 Sweet Potato
CarbsDescription
An alternative high carbs filler with an excellent amount of vitamin A, C, B6.
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5 Potato
CarbsDescription
Contains mainly carbs, often used as an alternative filler for grain-free pet foods.
Why Concerned?
An inexpensive filler without gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
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6 Peas
Carbs Plant ProteinDescription
A type of legume that is added to boost up the protein content and acts as an alternative carb. It contains around 22% protein.
Digestion Concern
Legume contains oligosaccharides, which is a 3 - 5 carbon short-chain sugar that are indigestible by dogs / cats.
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7 Potato Protein
Plant Protein ConcentrateDescription
A protein concentrate extracted from potatoes, contains about 75% protein, often added to boost up the protein content of pet foods with less meat.
Why Notice?
High level of plant-based protein is not easy to digest and offers less biological value. Good quality pet foods should obtain sufficient protein from animal sources.
Digestion Concern
It offers much less biological value (less digested and absorbed by the body) to pets compared to animal protein.
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8 Minerals
SupplementDescription
A general term for mineral supplementation, specific sources not identified.
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9 Salmon Oil
FatDescription
The oil extracted from salmon, an excellent source of fat and omega 3s, which is important to reduce inflammation in the body.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal fat with high digestibility and biological value.
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10 Chicory
CarbsDescription
Contains insulin, which is a prebiotic that promotes friendly bacteria in the gut and supports better digestion.
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11 Fructo-oligo-saccharides
(Detected): Fructooligosaccharides
PrebioticsDescription
Known as FOS, a type of fiber derived from chicory roots, beets, or cane. It is added as prebiotics for good bacteria growth in the colon, which aids digestion.
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12 Glucosamine
SupplementDescription
The most common joint supplement for reducing the level of pain and inflammation.
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13 Msm
SupplementDescription
Also known as organic sulfur, it is an antioxidant and often positioned as a nutritional supplement with anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
Why Concerned?
A controversial supplement, there is no consensus of whether it should be included.
Digestion Concern
In some cases, Dogs / Cats consuming MSM may experience gastrointestinal discomfort and vomiting.
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14 Peppermint
CarbsDescription
An aromatic herb used in food and teas, well known for its minty scent from menthol. Aside from its cleansing smell, it is also believed to help to treat indigestion and fight bacterial infections.
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15 Chamomile
CarbsDescription
Flowery herbs used to make tea in the human world. For us, the main benefit is to treat inflammation and gastrointestinal upset.
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16 Calendula
CarbsDescription
Known as calendula, a flowering plant often used to make tea or herbal medicine. It is packed with antioxidants, and research shows that it reduces oxidative stress from the consumption of MSG (flavor enhancer found in many pet foods).
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17 Cranberry
CarbsDescription
High in vitamin C and antioxidants, it is also best known for fighting Urinary Tract Infections. While it could be true for humans, the effect on pets is yet to be confirmed by further research.
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18 Fennel
CarbsDescription
Contains vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, and potassium. It is said to aid digestion for pets. More research is needed for confirmation.
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19 Fenugreek
CarbsDescription
A herb often used in Chinese medicine to treat skin problems. It is often found in cooking spices and soaps.
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Fresh Insects appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Plant protein signal: Peas, Potato Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Potato Protein.
- Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Potato Protein, Msm have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Moderate- Named 50%
- Unnamed 50%
Mixed clarity: 50% of this recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named, but 50% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Where names are vague, you cannot verify the source or check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Unnamed
Animal Protein
Moderate- Animal 77%
- Plant 4%
- Plant concentrate 19%
Mixed protein sources: 77% animal, 4% whole plants, and 19% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Plant
Plant concentrate
dry pet food Review
This dry pet food is a solid mid-tier pick at 3 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.
Best for
- Pets avoiding gluten grains
Avoid if
- You're avoiding legumes
- You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
Key takeaways
- Named animal proteins make up 50% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
- Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Potato Protein.
- Contains common allergens: Legumes, Fish.
- 77% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
- Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish.
Frequently asked questions
Is this dry pet food good for pets?
Mostly — this dry pet food is a solid mid-tier choice at 3 out of 5 stars on Moesonson’s label-based analysis, pairing moderate ingredient transparency with moderate animal protein content. It shows real strengths alongside a few trade-offs, so weigh the ingredient list against your pet’s needs — allergies, life stage and protein preference.
Does this dry pet food contain Dairy?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, this dry pet food 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 this dry pet food contain Egg?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, this dry pet food 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 this dry pet food contain Legumes?
Yes — according to the printed ingredient list, this dry pet food contains Legumes. Pets with a known Legumes sensitivity should generally avoid this recipe, or check with a veterinarian first. Moesonson flags allergens directly from the label’s ingredient panel, so this reflects what the manufacturer actually declares.
Does this dry pet food contain Nuts?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, this dry pet food 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 this dry pet food grain-free?
Yes — this dry pet food 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.
What are the main protein sources in this dry pet food?
The main animal proteins in this dry pet food are Dried Insect. Each is named by species on the printed ingredient list — a protein-clarity strength in Moesonson’s scoring, because named sources let you verify what your pet is eating and avoid specific proteins when managing food allergies.
