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Farmina N&D Ocean Herring & Orange Medium & Maxi Adult Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 26.5-lb bag
Farmina

N&D Ocean Herring & Orange Medium & Maxi Adult Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 26.5-lb bag

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $4.04/lb

Farmina N&D Ocean Herring & Orange Medium & Maxi Adult Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 26.5-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 74/100 (B) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Reasonable protein quality. herring delivers solid amino acid coverage..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Reasonable protein quality. herring delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source).

FQI

AAFCO feeding trial substantiation for adult maintenance.

ACF
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 37% ⓘ
Protein
34%
min (as fed)
Fat
18%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2.6%
max (as fed)
Moisture
9%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

55 total
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  1. 1
    herring

    Whole fish, naturally high in omega-3s and very digestible protein. Common in premium formulas.

  2. 2
    dehydrated herring

    Whole fish, naturally high in omega-3s and very digestible protein. Common in premium formulas.

  3. 3
    sweet potato

    Complex carb with fiber and beta-carotene. Gentle on the stomach.

  4. 4
    herring oil

    Concentrated omega-3 from herring. Same role as salmon oil, skin and coat support.

  5. 5
    pea starch

    Refined starch from peas, mostly carbs after the protein is removed. Counts toward the legume stack the FDA examined.

  6. 6
    chicken fat

    Despite the name, a high-quality energy source. Concentrated calories plus essential fatty acids like linoleic acid.

  7. 7
    hydrolyzed fish
  8. 8
    pork fat

    Real animal fat from a named species. Clean energy source.

  9. 9
    natural flavors

    Same as natural flavor. Usually hydrolyzed liver or broth, adds palatability.

  10. 10
    dried whole eggs
  11. 11
    dried beet pulp

    Soluble fiber from sugar-beet processing. Sometimes treated as a filler, but it's actually one of the better fiber sources in kibble.

  12. 12
    calcium carbonate

    Source of calcium. Functional. Required in complete dog foods, especially those without bone-in meat meals.

  13. 13
    monocalcium phosphate

    Source of calcium and phosphorus. Standard mineral inclusion in complete dog foods.

  14. 14
    pea fiber

    Insoluble fiber from peas. Doesn't carry the protein-inflation concern of pea protein. Mostly there for stool quality.

  15. 15
    dried carrot

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, antioxidants. Same as carrots, sometimes singular on labels.

  16. 16
    suncured alfalfa meal

    Sun-dried alfalfa, preserving more of the natural vitamins than heat-dried versions.

  17. 17
    inulin

    Prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Same compound found in chicory root.

  18. 18
    fructooligosaccharide

    Prebiotic fiber, often abbreviated FOS. Feeds beneficial gut bacteria.

  19. 19
    dried sweet orange
  20. 20
    dried pomegranate

    Antioxidants, real. Like other fruit additions, the dose in kibble is mostly cosmetic.

  21. 21
    dried apple

    Whole apple with the moisture removed. Real fruit, fiber, modest nutrition contribution.

  22. 22
    dried spinach

    Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.

  23. 23
    psyllium seed husk

    Soluble fiber. Supports stool quality. The same fiber humans use for digestive regularity.

  24. 24
    dried blueberry
  25. 25
    salt

    Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.

Showing first 25 of 55. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

21 of 25 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.