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Sprankles Beef Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 16-oz bag
Sprankles

Beef Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 16-oz bag

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freeze dried all life stages $29.95/lb

Sprankles Beef Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 16-oz bag earns a Sniff Score of 68/100 (B) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Reasonable protein quality. beef with ground bone delivers solid amino acid coverage..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Reasonable protein quality. beef with ground bone delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

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

FQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 35% ⓘ
Protein
33%
min (as fed)
Fat
32.5%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2%
max (as fed)
Moisture
5%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

28 total
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  1. 1
    beef with ground bone
  2. 2
    beef liver

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

  3. 3
    beef heart
  4. 4
    beef tripe

    Stomach lining. Strong-smelling but nutrient-dense, with natural digestive enzymes.

  5. 5
    dried goats milk
  6. 6
    salmon oil

    Pure omega-3s. The thing skin-and-coat formulas are usually built around.

  7. 7
    flaxseed oil
  8. 8
    dicalcium phosphate

    Calcium and phosphorus combined. Required source of both minerals, especially in formulas without much bone content.

  9. 9
    calcium carbonate

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

  10. 10
    pumpkin

    Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.

  11. 11
    potassium chloride

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

  12. 12
    salt

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

  13. 13
    dried coconut
  14. 14
    coconut oil

    Saturated fat with medium-chain triglycerides. Mostly marketing in the doses kibble uses, but harmless.

  15. 15
    taurine

    Amino acid critical for heart health. Especially important in grain-free or pulse-heavy formulas where natural taurine precursors run thin.

  16. 16
    zinc amino acid complex

    Zinc bound to amino acids for better absorption. Same idea as zinc proteinate, the premium form of the mineral.

  17. 17
    iron amino acid complex

    Iron bound to amino acids for better absorption. Premium form versus inorganic iron sulfate.

  18. 18
    copper amino acid complex

    Copper bound to amino acids for better absorption. Premium form versus copper sulfate.

  19. 19
    manganese amino acid complex

    Manganese bound to amino acids for better absorption. The chelated form most premium brands use.

  20. 20
    lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
  21. 21
    lactobacillus delbrueckii fermentation product
  22. 22
    lactobacillus pantarum
  23. 23
    fermentation product
  24. 24
    bacillus subtillis fermentation product
  25. 25
    aspergillus oryzae fermentation product

Showing first 25 of 28. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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

AAFCO statement

Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).