Josera
Catelux Adult
Rating
Is Josera Catelux Adult dry cat food good?
Josera Catelux Adult is a dry cat food rated 2 stars, with low ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Real muscle meat appears as a primary protein source, supported by whole-food ingredients. However, several animal ingredients are described in generic terms, which reduces sourcing transparency. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish but contains Grains (gluten-free), Poultry, Unknown Poultry Meal.
Allergy Highlights
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Pros
- Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
- Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
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.
Ingredients Analysis
14 of 14 matched
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1 Poultry Meat Meal
Animal ProteinDescription
A dehydrated form of unnamed poultry products, a meat concentrate that could contain 400% more protein than fresh form. Poultry is a generic name that could include any domestic fowl like chicken, turkey, or duck of any condition.
Why Notice?
Often times generic name like poultry is used to cover the inferior meat quality from unknown sources, commonly found in low quality pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
Unnamed poultry products could be made of "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter), turkey, chicken, roadkill, birds, which are not safe for consumption.
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2 Corn
CarbsDescription
A grain that is often referred as "cheap filler" in pet foods, mainly due to its high carbs content and low to moderate nutrition profile.
Why Concerned?
A controversial filler with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
Allergen Concern
One of the most reported ingredients to be the likely cause of allergies. This could be due to the undiscovered contaminants within corns. Contrary to the real situation, studies show that the chance of getting corn allergy is 14% and only accounts for 3% of allergies.
Digestion Concern
It is high in cellulose, which is an insoluble fiber that is hard to digest.
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3 Chicken Fat
FatDescription
The fatty layer separated during the cooking process, with a high level of omega 6, It 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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4 Edible Oils and Fats
FatDescription
Unspecified edible oils and fats from unnamed sources.
Why Notice?
Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
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5 Potato Starch
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 Beet Fiber
CarbsDescription
Fiber from sugar beets, a good source of both soluble and insoluble fiber for digestive health.
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7 Cellulose
CarbsDescription
The substance provides strength and rigidity to plants, which are mostly made of insoluble fiber. It is commonly added to pet foods to reduce the calorie content for the "weight management" type.
Why Notice?
Unspecified plant products made of unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
Digestion Concern
Dogs and cats lack the enzymes capable of digesting cellulose. A high level of fiber could interfere with the digestion of protein and other minerals.
Uncertain/Risky
Could be made up of cheap and unwanted fiber by-products. However, from our research, most cellulose used in pet food is made up of pine trees.
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8 Corn Gluten
Plant Protein ConcentrateDescription
Produced during wet milling of corn by separating protein from the starch. It contains 60% of protein, a relatively inexpensive source to boost up the protein level of pet foods.
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.
Allergen Concern
Made with corn, which is one of the most reported ingredients to be the likely cause of allergies. This could be due to the undiscovered contaminants within corns. Contrary to the real situation, studies show that the chance of getting corn allergy is 14% and only accounts for 3% of allergies.
Digestion Concern
A high dose of plant-based protein is hard for digestion and offers much less biological value (less absorbed by the body) to pets compared to animal protein.
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9 Mineral Protein
SupplementDescription
A protein-mineral complex supplement.
Why Concerned?
A food additive that is likely to be safe but unnecessary.
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10 Hydrolyzed Protein
Animal ProteinDescription
Unknown animal protein broken down into smaller parts by using enzymes in a process called "Hydrolysis". MSG (food enhancer) is formed during the process.
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. MSG could be linked to several side effects including headache, nausea, and weakness.
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11 Dried Chicken Liver
Animal ProteinDescription
A dehydrated form of chicken liver. Excellent source of vitamin A, chromium, and copper.
Why Prefer?
Organ meats are highly nutritious, with quality protein and many important vitamins / minerals.
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12 Dicalcium Phosphate
SupplementDescription
A supplement for calcium and phosphorus. It is mainly used to improve the texture of pet foods. It is also found in some toothpaste as a polishing agent.
Why Notice?
A risky supplement that can cause health issues, backed by research studies.
Digestion Concern
It does not absorb any water, almost insoluble, and becomes very hard in digesting.
Uncertain/Risky
Studies show that it can cause the formulation of kidney stones.
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13 Sodium Chloride
OthersDescription
Mainly added to enhance the flavor, might cause kidney and blood pressure issues in a larger dose. High-quality pet foods should get a sufficient amount from raw meat, additional salt is not necessary.
Why Concerned?
A controversial ingredient that might cause health issues, unnecessary for the risk.
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14 Psyllium
CarbsDescription
A light-brown-ish seed absorbs the water in the gut and promotes more bowel movement. It is a natural fiber source and is often added as a prebiotic.
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Poultry Meat Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Corn Gluten may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Poultry Meat Meal, Edible Oils and Fats, Cellulose.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Poultry Meat Meal, Cellulose, Hydrolyzed Protein, and 1 more have caution notes in the ingredient database.
- Possible allergy triggers: Corn, Corn Gluten have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Low- Named 20%
- Unnamed 80%
Low clarity: only 20% of Josera Catelux Adult's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 80% 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
Named
Unnamed
Animal Protein
Moderate- Animal 74%
- Plant concentrate 26%
Mixed protein sources in Josera Catelux Adult: 74% animal, 0% whole plants, and 26% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Plant concentrate
Josera Catelux Adult dry cat food Review
Josera Catelux Adult scores 2 stars on this analysis, with low ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.
Avoid if
- You need to know the exact animal source of every protein
- Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable
- You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
Key takeaways
- Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Corn Gluten.
- Contains common allergens: Grains (gluten-free), Poultry, Unknown Poultry Meal.
- 74% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
- Free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish.
- Overall rating: 2 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Josera Catelux Adult good for cats?
This recipe scored 2 stars, with low ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Worth understanding the concerns before choosing it for your cat.
Does Josera Catelux Adult contain Dairy?
No — based on the ingredient list, Josera Catelux Adult doesn't include Dairy or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does Josera Catelux Adult contain Egg?
No — based on the ingredient list, Josera Catelux Adult doesn't include Egg or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does Josera Catelux Adult contain Legumes?
No — based on the ingredient list, Josera Catelux Adult doesn't include Legumes or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Legumes can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does Josera Catelux Adult contain Nuts?
No — based on the ingredient list, Josera Catelux Adult doesn't include Nuts or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid this allergen here.
Is Josera Catelux Adult grain-free?
No — the recipe contains Grains (gluten-free).
What are the main protein sources in Josera Catelux Adult?
The top animal proteins are Dried Chicken Liver — clearly named, so you can verify the source.
