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Royal Canin

Kitten Ultra Soft Mousse

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Rating

★︎★︎☆︎☆︎☆︎ 2.0 / 5
Protein Clarity

Protein Clarity

This measures how clearly the protein sources are identified on the label. "High" means ingredients like "chicken" or "salmon" are listed by name, so you know exactly what your pet is eating. "Low" means vague terms like "meat meal" or "animal by-products" are used, making it harder to know what's really inside.

Why does clarity matter?

According to AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials), pet food labels must follow specific naming standards. When a product uses a named protein like "chicken" it must contain at least 25% of that ingredient. Vague terms like "meat by-products" have no such minimum and can include lower-quality parts from any animal source — making it impossible to know what your pet is actually eating or to identify allergens.

Low
Animal Protein

Animal Protein

This estimates how meat-forward the protein sources are from the ingredient label. Named animal proteins count strongly, plant protein concentrates count strongly against the score, and whole plant ingredients with some protein count more lightly. A "High" score means the recipe appears mainly animal-protein led. A "Low" score means the label shows a stronger reliance on plant protein signals.

This is an ingredient-label heuristic, not an exact lab measurement of protein grams.

Why does animal protein matter?

1. Contains irreplaceable essential nutrients Taurine and Arginine — which cats need to stay healthy — are only found in meat. Plants contain none at all.

2. Plant proteins are poorly utilized by the body Even though plant proteins (like corn gluten meal) may show 92.9–96% apparent digestibility, that does not mean high bioavailability. They lack adequate Lysine (only 1.7% vs. the ideal 6–7%) and contain phytic acid that blocks mineral absorption.

High

Is Royal Canin Kitten Ultra Soft Mousse wet cat food good?

Royal Canin Kitten Ultra Soft Mousse is a wet cat food rated 2 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, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Allergy Highlights

Free From:

Gluten grainsGrains (gluten-free)DairyEggLegumesNutsPoultryRed meatFishShellfishUnknown Meal

Pros

  • 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 58%
  • Fat 28%
  • Est. Carbs 1%
  • Fiber 4%
  • Ash 9%

Moisture (81%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

  • Protein 11%
  • Fat 5%
  • Fiber 1%
  • Moisture 81%
  • Ash 2%

As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.

Tips

Ingredients Analysis

6 of 7 matched

  • 1 Meat And Animal Derivatives
    Animal Protein

    Description

    Made of unnamed animal parts leftover after muscle meat is removed in the slaughterhouse. It could include anything from necks, undeveloped eggs, feet, and internal organs.

    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.

  • 2 Cereals
    Carbs

    Description

    A mixture of grains such as corn, rice, and wheat, usually with a high content of carbs.

    Why Notice?

    An inexpensive filler with gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats. Made of unknown sources, its quality is highly questionable.

    Uncertain/Risky

    Could be made of by-products / inferior food that are not suitable for consumption.

  • 3 Oils And Fats
    Fat

    Description

    Fat extracted from unknown sources, made of unspecified plants or animal parts.

    Why Notice?

    Unspecified products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods..

    Uncertain/Risky

    Could be made of inferior, contaminated foods that are not safe for consumption.

  • 4 Milk and Milk Derivatives

    No match found in database

  • 5 Derivatives Of Vegetable Origin
    Carbs

    Description

    Derivatives resulting from the treatment of vegetable products, in particular cereals, vegetables, legumes, and oilseed.

    Why Notice?

    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.

  • 6 Minerals
    Supplement

    Description

    A general term for mineral supplementation, specific sources not identified.

  • 7 Yeasts
    Plant Protein Concentrate

    Description

    Made from fungus and often used to make beer, a rich source of minerals such as selenium. B-complex vitamins, and chromium. It contains around 40% protein.

    Why Concerned?

    A controversial ingredient, some believe it can support the immune system, while others say it can be linked to allergies and bloating. However, no scientific research can provide a concrete conclusion.

Tips

  • Cat formula needs review: cats rely heavily on animal protein, and this label does not show strong named animal protein near the top.
  • Higher-priority ingredients to review: Meat And Animal Derivatives, Cereals, Oils And Fats.
  • Higher-caution ingredients: Meat And Animal Derivatives, Cereals, Oils And Fats, and 1 more have caution notes in the ingredient database.
  • Ingredient matching note: 6 of 7 ingredients were matched. One early unmatched item was Milk and Milk Derivatives. We update our ingredient database over time, so this analysis may become more complete if you check again later.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

This recipe does not list any animal-protein ingredients, so there is no clarity score to break down.

Animal Protein

High
High
  • Animal 91%
  • Auxiliary 9%

Meat-forward: 91% of the weighted protein in Royal Canin Kitten Ultra Soft 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

Meat And Animal Derivatives

Auxiliary

Yeasts

Royal Canin Kitten Ultra Soft Mousse wet cat food Review

Royal Canin Kitten Ultra Soft Mousse scores 2 stars on this analysis, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.

Best for

  • Pets avoiding gluten grains

Avoid if

  • Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable

Key takeaways

  • On a dry-matter basis: 58% protein, 28% fat, 1% estimated carbohydrates.
  • 91% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
  • Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
  • Overall rating: 2 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Canin Kitten Ultra Soft Mousse good for cats?

This recipe scored 2 stars, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Worth understanding the concerns before choosing it for your cat.

Does Royal Canin Kitten Ultra Soft Mousse contain Dairy?

No — based on the ingredient list, Royal Canin Kitten Ultra Soft Mousse doesn't include Dairy or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid this allergen here.

Does Royal Canin Kitten Ultra Soft Mousse contain Egg?

No — based on the ingredient list, Royal Canin Kitten Ultra Soft Mousse doesn't include Egg or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid this allergen here.

Does Royal Canin Kitten Ultra Soft Mousse contain Legumes?

No — based on the ingredient list, Royal Canin Kitten Ultra Soft Mousse doesn't include Legumes or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Legumes can typically avoid this allergen here.

Does Royal Canin Kitten Ultra Soft Mousse contain Nuts?

No — based on the ingredient list, Royal Canin Kitten Ultra Soft Mousse doesn't include Nuts or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid this allergen here.

Is Royal Canin Kitten Ultra Soft Mousse grain-free?

Yes — there are no grains in this recipe.

What are the main protein sources in Royal Canin Kitten Ultra Soft Mousse?

Animal proteins include Meat And Animal Derivatives, though some are listed in generic terms rather than by species.

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