Temptations
Savoury Salmon Flavour
Rating
Is Temptations Savoury Salmon Flavour dry cat food good?
Temptations Savoury Salmon Flavour is a dry cat food rated 1.5 stars, with low ingredient transparency and strong 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 Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Fish, Shellfish but contains Gluten grains, Poultry, Red meat, Unknown Poultry Meal.
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Free From:
Cons
- Contains several unnamed animal ingredients, which reduces ingredient transparency.
- Relies heavily on animal by-products, which can vary in quality.
- Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Nutrition Breakdown
- Protein 33%
- Fat 22%
- Est. Carbs 34%
- Fiber 2%
- Ash 8%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
- Protein 30%
- Fat 20%
- Est. Carbs 31%
- Fiber 2%
- Moisture 10%
- Ash 7%
Ash value not listed on label; 7% used as a standard estimate.
As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.
Tips
- Protein is Medium (33% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats usually benefit from higher protein than dogs, so confirm the food is complete for cats and fits the cat's life stage.
- Fat is Super High (22% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense; cats with pancreatitis, digestive disease, or weight concerns need case-specific veterinary guidance.
Ingredients Analysis
15 of 15 matched
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1 Poultry
Animal ProteinDescription
The meat of a mixture of poultry - a generic name that could include any domestic fowl like chicken, turkey, or duck of any conditions.
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 Poultry By-product Meal
Animal ProteinDescription
A meat meal made of unspecified poultry parts leftover after muscle meat is removed in the slaughterhouse. It could include anything from necks, undeveloped eggs, feet, and internal organs.
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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3 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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4 Rice
CarbsDescription
Without its bran and germ (the main source of nutrients), white rice is considered as "empty carbs".
Why Concerned?
A common filler without gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
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5 Beef Tallow
FatDescription
A hard fatty extracted from beef fat, a poor source of fat. will increase the palatability of a diet up to a certain point for cats and without limit for dogs.
Why Notice?
An inexpensive, inferior source of animal fat, very low in linoleic acid, often seen in low quality pet foods.
Allergen Concern
Depends on the processing method and quality of tallow, it can sometimes cause allergy to skins.
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6 Wheat Flour
CarbsDescription
The most common inexpensive filler in lower-grade pet foods. Other than carbs and fiber, it does not contain important nutrients for dogs / cats.
Why Concerned?
A common filler with gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
Allergen Concern
Contains gluten, which is one of the most common allergens that can cause skin rashes, itchiness, and irritation.
Digestion Concern
Gluten intolerances can cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract, may result in diarrhea and discomfort stomach.
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7 Animal Hydrolysate
Animal ProteinDescription
Hydrolyzed protein from unspecified animal sources, used as a flavor enhancer.
Why Notice?
The specific animal source is not disclosed, reducing ingredient transparency.
Uncertain/Risky
Unnamed animal sources raise safety and quality concerns.
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8 Chicken Oil
FatDescription
he fatty layer separated during the cooking process. It is a quality animal fat source with a high level of omega 6s, which 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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9 Dried Yeast
Plant Protein ConcentrateDescription
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.
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10 Flavours
Food AdditiveDescription
Unspecified flavoring agents added to enhance palatability.
Why Concerned?
The specific flavoring source is not disclosed.
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11 Minerals
SupplementDescription
A general term for mineral supplementation, specific sources not identified.
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12 Vitamins
SupplementDescription
A mixture of vitamins supplements to ensure the complete nutrition profile of pet food.
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13 Amino Acids
SupplementDescription
Building blocks of proteins, usually added to improve the protein quality and amino acid profile of pet foods.
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14 Colours
Food AdditiveDescription
Unspecified coloring agents added for visual appeal.
Why Notice?
Artificial colors serve no nutritional purpose and may indicate low quality.
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15 Preservative
(Detected): Preservatives
Food AdditiveDescription
A food preservative to extend shelf life.
Why Concerned?
An unnamed preservative - the specific compound is not disclosed.
Uncertain/Risky
Unnamed preservatives may include controversial compounds.
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Poultry, Poultry By-product Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Poultry, Poultry By-product Meal, Beef Tallow.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Poultry, Poultry By-product Meal, Animal Hydrolysate, and 1 more have caution notes in the ingredient database.
- Possible allergy triggers: Corn, Beef Tallow, Wheat Flour have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
- Possible digestion triggers: Corn, Wheat Flour have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Low- Unnamed 50%
- By-products 50%
Low clarity: only 0% of Temptations Savoury Salmon Flavour's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 50% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 50% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.
Contributing ingredients
Unnamed
By-products
Animal Protein
High- Animal 98%
- Auxiliary 2%
Meat-forward: 98% of the weighted protein in Temptations Savoury Salmon Flavour 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
Auxiliary
Temptations Savoury Salmon Flavour dry cat food Review
Temptations Savoury Salmon Flavour scores 1.5 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 that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
- Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity
- You need to know the exact animal source of every protein
- Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable
Key takeaways
- Animal by-products account for 50% of the protein, which can vary in quality.
- Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Poultry, Red meat, Unknown Poultry Meal.
- On a dry-matter basis: 33% protein, 22% fat, 34% estimated carbohydrates.
- 98% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
- Free from Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Fish, Shellfish.
Frequently asked questions
Is Temptations Savoury Salmon Flavour good for cats?
This recipe scored 1.5 stars, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Worth understanding the concerns before choosing it for your cat.
Does Temptations Savoury Salmon Flavour contain Dairy?
No — based on the ingredient list, Temptations Savoury Salmon Flavour doesn't include Dairy or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does Temptations Savoury Salmon Flavour contain Egg?
No — based on the ingredient list, Temptations Savoury Salmon Flavour doesn't include Egg or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does Temptations Savoury Salmon Flavour contain Legumes?
No — based on the ingredient list, Temptations Savoury Salmon Flavour doesn't include Legumes or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Legumes can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does Temptations Savoury Salmon Flavour contain Nuts?
No — based on the ingredient list, Temptations Savoury Salmon Flavour doesn't include Nuts or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid this allergen here.
Is Temptations Savoury Salmon Flavour grain-free?
No — the recipe contains Gluten grains.
What are the main protein sources in Temptations Savoury Salmon Flavour?
Animal proteins include Poultry, Poultry By-product Meal, Animal Hydrolysate, though some are listed in generic terms rather than by species.
