Unnamed Pet Food
This dry pet food scores 1.5/5 on Moesonson's label-based analysis. Its strongest factor is animal-protein content (strong — 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources); its weakest is protein clarity (low — 0% of the recipe's protein panel is clearly named).
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 this dry pet food good?
This dry pet food is rated 1.5 stars, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. However, several animal ingredients are described in generic terms, which reduces sourcing transparency. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free).
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Free From:
Cons
- Contains several unnamed animal ingredients, which reduces ingredient transparency.
- Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
- Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Nutrition Breakdown
| Protein | 9% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1% |
| Est. Carbs | 65% |
| Ash | 24% |
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
| Protein | 8% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1% |
| Est. Carbs | 59% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Ash | 22% |
Moisture not listed on label; 10% used as the standard estimate for this food type.
As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.
Tips
- Protein is Low (9% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Confirm the food's species and life-stage adequacy statement before treating this as suitable.
- Fat is Low (1% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can be useful for lower-calorie needs, but species, life stage, and total calories should guide the decision.
Ingredients Analysis
4 of 4 matched
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1 Corn Starch
CarbsDescription
Starch extracted from corn, used as a binder and carbohydrate source.
Why Concerned?
A controversial filler with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
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2 Magnesium Carbonate
SupplementDescription
An inorganic magnesium supplement supporting muscle, nerve, and enzyme function.
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3 Gelatin
Animal Protein Food AdditiveDescription
Also known as isinglass, it is mainly made of animal skin and collagen. It is a transparent and tasteless gel, and the main component is protein. Gelatin is most commonly used in foods (such as gummies), medicines, or cosmetics.
Why Notice?
A food additive that might cause health issues.
Uncertain/Risky
It is made of a mixture of unnamed animals. It could source from sick, contaminated deadly animal bodies. It is a potential risk for severe illness.
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4 Magnesium Stearate
SupplementDescription
An organic form of manganese that has 5 - 15% higher absorption rate than the inorganic form. It is essential for normal metabolic function with the body.
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Gelatin appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Gelatin.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Gelatin have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Low- Unnamed 100%
Low clarity: only 0% of this recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 100% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.
Contributing ingredients
Unnamed
Animal Protein
High- Animal 100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in this recipe 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
dry pet food Review
This dry pet food scores 1.5 stars, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.
Avoid if
- Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable
Key takeaways
- Contains common allergens: Grains (gluten-free).
- On a dry-matter basis: 9% protein, 1% fat, 65% estimated carbohydrates.
- 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
- Free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
- Overall rating: 1.5 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this dry pet food good for pets?
Based on its label, this dry pet food is hard to recommend — it scores 1.5 out of 5 stars on Moesonson’s analysis, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Both factors come straight from the printed ingredient list, so review the full breakdown of concerns before choosing it for your pet.
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?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, this dry pet food 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 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?
No — this dry pet food is not grain-free: the printed ingredient list includes Grains (gluten-free). That mainly matters for pets with a diagnosed grain sensitivity or allergy; most pets tolerate grains well as an energy source. If your pet must avoid grains, choose a recipe without these ingredients.
What are the main protein sources in this dry pet food?
The animal proteins in this dry pet food include Gelatin, but some appear under generic terms such as “meat” or “poultry” rather than by species. Generic labeling lowers the recipe’s protein-clarity score in Moesonson’s analysis, because it stops you verifying the exact protein source — a drawback for pets with specific protein allergies.
