Grain-Free Turkey Recipe Fresh Refrigerated Dog Food, 2-lb roll, case of 8
Freshpet Grain-Free Turkey Recipe Fresh Refrigerated Dog Food, 2-lb roll, case of 8 earns a Sniff Score of 53/100 (C) with Fair evidence. 1 controversial ingredient flagged. Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.
Graded by The Sniff System
Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source).
Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.
No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.
Contains carrageenan. Plausible rodent colitis mechanism, no direct canine clinical evidence at food-grade levels. Concern elevated for dogs with IBD..
Controversial ingredients · 2
- carrageenanSeaweed-derived thickener; some studies link it to gastrointestinal inflammation. Most common in wet foods but appears in some kibble gravies.
- sodium seleniteSynthetic selenium source. Selenium is essential, but sodium selenite has a narrower safety margin than organic alternatives like selenium yeast. Better-formulated foods use the organic form.
Every flagged ingredient has a published basis (confirmed harm / regulatory action / precautionary). See methodology →
Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 42%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).
Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.
- 1protein animalturkey
Real meat. Lean protein, good amino acid profile, often well-tolerated by dogs sensitive to chicken.
- 2vegetablespinach
Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.
- 3fruitblueberries
Antioxidants, real. But the amount in any kibble is too small to do much. Mostly marketing.
- 4fruitcranberries
Often added with a urinary-tract-support marketing angle. Real cranberry compounds help in concentrate form, but kibble doses are small.
- 5turkey broth
Real broth from named meat. Adds flavor and moisture, signals a recipe that leans on real meat.
- 6vegetablepumpkin
Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.
- 7othercarrageenan Flagged
Seaweed-derived thickener. Some lab studies suggest gut inflammation, but the evidence in pets is mixed.
- 8mineraldicalcium phosphate
Calcium and phosphorus combined. Required source of both minerals, especially in formulas without much bone content.
- 9mineralzinc proteinate
Zinc bound to protein for better absorption. The premium form of the mineral, versus zinc oxide which sits cheaper on the label.
- 10mineraliron proteinate
Iron bound to protein for better absorption. The premium form versus inorganic iron sulfate.
- 11mineralcopper proteinate
Copper bound to protein for better absorption. Common in better-formulated diets.
- 12mineralmanganese proteinate
Manganese bound to protein for better absorption. The chelated form most premium brands use.
- 13mineralsodium selenite Flagged
Inorganic selenium. Effective at AAFCO levels, no documented safety concern in dogs despite what some pet food blogs claim. Selenium yeast is a marginal upgrade, not a necessity. See why →
- 14mineralcalcium iodate
Source of iodine for thyroid function. Functional, required in complete formulas.
- 15othernatural flavors
Same as natural flavor. Usually hydrolyzed liver or broth, adds palatability.
- 16celery powder
- 17fatfish oil
Concentrated omega-3s. The reason 'EPA' and 'DHA' get to show up on the bag.
- 18supplementcholine chloride
Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.
17 of 18 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.