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Redbarn Powerfood Fusion Air Dried Whole Grain Land Beef & Lamb Recipe Kibble Blend Dry Dog Food, 3.5-lb bag
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Powerfood Fusion Air Dried Whole Grain Land Beef & Lamb Recipe Kibble Blend Dry Dog Food, 3.5-lb bag

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air dried $6.57/lb

Redbarn Powerfood Fusion Air Dried Whole Grain Land Beef & Lamb Recipe Kibble Blend Dry Dog Food, 3.5-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 59/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Strong protein profile with beef as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

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

FQI

Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

CAP why?

No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.

ACF

Controversial ingredients · 1

  • sodium selenite
    Synthetic 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 →

Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 28% ⓘ
Protein
25%
min (as fed)
Fat
15%
min (as fed)
Fiber
7%
max (as fed)
Moisture
10%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

39 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    beef

    Real meat. Dense in protein and iron. Some dogs are sensitive to it, but for most it's an excellent base.

  2. 2
    lamb

    Real meat. Often used for dogs with chicken or beef sensitivities. Slightly higher fat content than chicken.

  3. 3
    beef meal

    Beef cooked down to a dry concentrate. More protein per pound than fresh beef.

  4. 4
    pork meal

    Pork cooked into a dry concentrate. Per pound, more protein than fresh pork.

  5. 5
    lamb meal

    Lamb cooked down to a dry concentrate. Per pound, more protein than fresh lamb.

  6. 6
    oatmeal

    Gentle on the stomach. Slow-release carbs and soluble fiber that supports stool quality.

  7. 7
    barley

    Whole grain with a low glycemic profile and some soluble fiber. Easy on blood sugar.

  8. 8
    sorghum

    Whole grain with a low glycemic index. Gluten-free, well-tolerated, decent fiber content.

  9. 9
    millet

    Gluten-free whole grain. Fine for most dogs, often used as an alternative to rice.

  10. 10
    brown rice

    Whole grain that's easy to digest. Steady carb energy plus a little fiber.

  11. 11
    sunflower oil

    Common plant oil. Useful in moderation for omega-6, though too much skews the omega ratio against the dog's favor.

  12. 12
    flaxseed

    Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.

  13. 13
    dried yeast

    Natural source of B vitamins and trace minerals. Adds a savory flavor that dogs respond well to.

  14. 14
    miscanthus grass

    Perennial grass used as a fiber source. Replaces cellulose in some recipes. Functional but unremarkable.

  15. 15
    sunflower meal
  16. 16
    brewers rice

    Broken rice kernels left over from milling, usually destined for human beer-making. Cheaper than whole or even white rice. Same carbs, less nutrition than the brown version.

  17. 17
    beef lung

    Organ meat. Lean, protein-dense, real-food inclusion. More common in raw and freeze-dried diets.

  18. 18
    natural flavor

    Legal term for animal-derived flavoring, usually hydrolyzed liver or broth. Adds taste, says nothing about quality.

  19. 19
    beef liver

    Organ meat. Among the most nutrient-dense ingredients available, rich in B vitamins, iron, and vitamin A.

  20. 20
    dl-methionine

    Essential amino acid. Often added when plant proteins dominate, since methionine is naturally lower in pulses than meat.

  21. 21
    potassium chloride

    Required mineral. Sometimes used as a salt substitute. Standard inclusion in complete diets.

  22. 22
    salt

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

  23. 23
    zinc proteinate

    Zinc bound to protein for better absorption. The premium form of the mineral, versus zinc oxide which sits cheaper on the label.

  24. 24
    iron proteinate

    Iron bound to protein for better absorption. The premium form versus inorganic iron sulfate.

  25. 25
    copper proteinate

    Copper bound to protein for better absorption. Common in better-formulated diets.

Showing first 25 of 39. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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