Kakato Tuna Mousse
Kakato Tuna Mousse scores 5/5 on Moesonson's label-based analysis. Its two scoring factors rate evenly: protein clarity (high — 100% of the recipe's protein panel is clearly named) and animal-protein content (strong — 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources).
Rating
Updated May 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 Kakato Tuna Mousse wet cat food good?
Kakato Tuna Mousse is a wet cat food rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Fish.
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Free From:
Pros
- Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
- Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
- Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Nutrition Breakdown
| Protein | 71% |
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| Fat | 5% |
| Est. Carbs | 4% |
| Fiber | 6% |
| Ash | 14% |
Moisture (86%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
| Protein | 10% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1% |
| Est. Carbs | 1% |
| Fiber | 1% |
| Moisture | 86% |
| Ash | 2% |
As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.
Tips
- Protein is Super High (71% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats generally need more protein than dogs, but diagnosed kidney disease or other medical needs should still be managed with your vet.
- Fat is Low (5% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may lower calorie density, but cats still need enough essential fatty acids and overall calories.
Ingredients Analysis
5 of 5 matched
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1 Tuna
Animal ProteinDescription
A saltwater fish high in protein, omega 3 fats, and B vitamins. Most tuna contains a high level of mercury, which is linked to many health issues.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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2 Vegetable Oil
FatDescription
Could be oil extracted from any type of vegetables, usually refer to less appealing oils like grapeseed or corn oil, as a substitute for more expensive and nutritious like animal fats.
Why Concerned?
Unspecified plant products made of unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
Without specifying the source, by-products and contaminated plant parts could be used to produce unnamed plant products.
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3 Polysaccharide Gum
Food AdditiveDescription
A natural thickening and stabilizing agent derived from plant polysaccharides.
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4 Starch
CarbsDescription
A starch made of unspecified foods, mainly works as a filler / binder in pet foods.
Why Notice?
An ingredient that is highly suspicious, hard to determine if it is safe for consumption.
Uncertain/Risky
Unnamed products could be made from by-products and contaminated ingredients. It is a potential risk for severe illness.
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5 Water
OthersDescription
It is added in the pet food as a blending / thinning agent.
Tips
- Named animal proteins near the top: Tuna are listed early in the ingredient panel.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Starch.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Vegetable Oil, Starch have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High- Named 100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Kakato Tuna Mousse's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Animal Protein
High- Animal 100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Kakato Tuna Mousse comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Kakato Tuna Mousse wet cat food Review
Kakato Tuna Mousse is a strong choice — rated 5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
- Owners who want clearly named protein sources
- Pets avoiding gluten grains
- Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Key takeaways
- Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
- Contains common allergens: Fish.
- On a dry-matter basis: 71% protein, 5% fat, 4% estimated carbohydrates.
- 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
- Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kakato Tuna Mousse good for cats?
Yes — Kakato Tuna Mousse earns 5 out of 5 stars on Moesonson’s label-based analysis, combining high ingredient transparency with strong animal protein content. The score is computed from the printed ingredient list and guaranteed analysis rather than marketing claims — a confident pick when the label matches your cat’s needs.
Does Kakato Tuna Mousse contain Dairy?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Kakato Tuna Mousse 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 Kakato Tuna Mousse contain Egg?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Kakato Tuna Mousse 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 Kakato Tuna Mousse contain Legumes?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Kakato Tuna Mousse 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 Kakato Tuna Mousse contain Nuts?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Kakato Tuna Mousse 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 Kakato Tuna Mousse grain-free?
Yes — Kakato Tuna Mousse 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 Kakato Tuna Mousse?
The main animal proteins in Kakato Tuna Mousse are Tuna. 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 cat is eating and avoid specific proteins when managing food allergies.
