GOzip
Delicious Chicken
Rating
Is GOzip Delicious Chicken dry cat food good?
GOzip Delicious Chicken is a dry cat food rated 4.5 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. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Shellfish but contains Grains (gluten-free), Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Free From:
Pros
- Includes a fair number of clearly named animal ingredients.
Cons
- Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
- Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Ingredients Analysis
18 of 18 matched
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1 Chicken Breast Meal
Animal ProteinDescription
Dehydrated and ground chicken breast, a concentrated lean protein source.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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2 Beef Meal
Animal ProteinDescription
Dehydrated form of beef, it is a meat concentrate that contains up to 4 times more protein than fresh beef on a dry matter basis.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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3 Pork Meal
Animal ProteinDescription
A dehydrated form of pork, a meat concentrate that could contain 400% more protein than fresh pork. It is an excellent amount of vitamin B1. Compared to beef and chicken, pork has the highest fat content.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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4 Tapioca
CarbsDescription
An alternative high carbs filler as a source of vitamin Bs, iron, manganese, and calcium.
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5 Fish Meal
Animal ProteinDescription
A dehydrated form of unnamed fish. It is a meat concentrate that contains up to 4 times more protein than fresh fish on dry matter basis.
Why Notice?
It does not state what kind of fish is used to make the ingredient. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
Unnamed fish products could source from sick, deadly animal bodies. It is a potential risk for severe illness.
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6 Mixed Fats and Oils
FatDescription
A blend of unnamed fats and oils, lacks transparency about specific sources.
Why Concerned?
Unnamed fat/oil sources lack transparency about quality and origin.
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7 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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8 Vegetable Glycerin
Food AdditiveDescription
The natural form of glycerin, usually made from soybean, coconut, or palm oil, a food additive for sweetening and binding free water, which improves the taste and prevents mold growth of pet foods. It is formed during the production of soap.
Why Concerned?
A food additive that is likely to be safe but unnecessary.
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9 Propylene Glycol
Food AdditiveDescription
Propylene glycol is a humectant found in some dog foods and snacks to help reduce moisture, maintain its texture, and prevent the growth of bacteria. It is a chemical substance extracted from ethylene glycol, also known as antifreeze, and it is also used in automobile antifreeze. It is often associated with asthma and allergic reactions with pets, making it very controversial.
Why Notice?
A food additive that might cause health issues.
Uncertain/Risky
Cats are particularly sensitive to this chemical and can cause "Heinz body anemia", so it is no longer allowed to be used in cat food.
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10 Rosemary Extract
CarbsDescription
A common herb used for cooking, it is rich in antioxidants to fight off radical damages in the body.
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11 Lysine
SupplementDescription
One of the essential amino acids that dogs and cats cannot produce by themselves therefore must be obtained from the diet. Usually, pet foods with a high amount of meat and legumes do not require this supplement as they are high in lysine naturally.
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12 Methionine
SupplementDescription
Added to balance the amino acids profile of pet foods with limited amounts of meat protein. Meat / fish naturally contains methionine, which does not require extra supplements. It is sometimes used to help support urine acidification.
Why Concerned?
A safe supplement to improve the completeness of essential amino acids profile (the building block of protein). However, it could imply the lack of meat protein - usually in lower quality pet foods.
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13 Taurine
SupplementDescription
An essential amino acid (building blocks of protein) to maintain a healthy brain and heart functions.
Why Prefer?
A safe supplement to improve the completeness of essential amino acids profile (the building block of protein).
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14 Vitamin Premix
SupplementDescription
A blend of multiple vitamins used to ensure complete vitamin supplementation.
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15 Dl-methionine
SupplementDescription
Added to balance the amino acids profile of pet foods with limited amounts of meat protein. Meat / fish naturally contains methionine, which does not require extra supplements. It is sometimes used to help support urine acidification.
Why Concerned?
A safe supplement to improve the completeness of essential amino acids profile (the building block of protein). However, it could imply the lack of meat protein - usually in lower quality pet foods.
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16 Potassium Citrate
SupplementDescription
An inorganic form of potassium, which offers 5 - 15% less absorption rate to the body. It is essential for important functions like nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, and carbon dioxide / oxygen transport.
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17 L-lysine
SupplementDescription
One of the essential amino acids that dogs and cats cannot produce by themselves therefore must be obtained from the diet. Usually, pet foods with a high amount of meat and legumes do not require this supplement as they are high in lysine naturally.
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18 Yucca Extract
CarbsDescription
Yucca schidigera is a desert plant found in the arid southwestern US and Mexico. It has been shown to reduce fecal aroma (poop's smell) without any harmful effect.
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Fish Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Fish Meal, Propylene Glycol.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Fish Meal, Propylene Glycol have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High- Named 75%
- Unnamed 25%
Strong clarity: 75% of GOzip Delicious Chicken's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 25% 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
Unnamed
Animal Protein
High- Animal 100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in GOzip Delicious Chicken 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
GOzip Delicious Chicken dry cat food Review
GOzip Delicious Chicken is a strong choice — rated 4.5 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 that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
- You need to know the exact animal source of every protein
Key takeaways
- Named animal proteins make up 75% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
- Contains common allergens: Grains (gluten-free), Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.
- 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
- Free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Shellfish.
- Overall rating: 4.5 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is GOzip Delicious Chicken good for cats?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does GOzip Delicious Chicken contain Dairy?
No — based on the ingredient list, GOzip Delicious Chicken doesn't include Dairy or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does GOzip Delicious Chicken contain Egg?
No — based on the ingredient list, GOzip Delicious Chicken doesn't include Egg or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does GOzip Delicious Chicken contain Legumes?
No — based on the ingredient list, GOzip Delicious Chicken doesn't include Legumes or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Legumes can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does GOzip Delicious Chicken contain Nuts?
No — based on the ingredient list, GOzip Delicious Chicken doesn't include Nuts or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid this allergen here.
Is GOzip Delicious Chicken grain-free?
No — the recipe contains Grains (gluten-free).
What are the main protein sources in GOzip Delicious Chicken?
The top animal proteins are Chicken Breast Meal, Beef Meal, Pork Meal — clearly named, so you can verify the source.
