Beef & Barley UnKibble

1. 1

   beef

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

   protein animal
2. 2

   barley

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

   grain
3. 3

   flax seeds
4. 4

   carrots

   Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.

   vegetable
5. 5

   green beans

   Real vegetable. Fiber and a small amount of vitamins. Often used in weight-management formulas because it bulks up a meal without adding calories.

6. 6

   beef livers
7. 7

   beef hearts
8. 8

   beets

   Whole beets, not to be confused with beet pulp. Real vegetable, fiber and antioxidants.

9. 9

   cranberries

   Often added with a urinary-tract-support marketing angle. Real cranberry compounds help in concentrate form, but kibble doses are small.

   fruit
10. 10

    rosemary

    supplement
11. 11

    salt

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

    mineral
12. 12

    dried kelp

    Natural source of iodine and trace minerals. A common premium-brand inclusion.

    supplement
13. 13

    mixed tocopherols

    Natural vitamin E used to keep fats from going rancid. The good kind of preservative.

    preservative natural
14. 14

    dicalcium phosphate

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

    mineral
15. 15

    calcium carbonate

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

    mineral
16. 16

    potassium chloride

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

    mineral
17. 17

    safflower oil
18. 18

    choline chloride

    Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.

    supplement
19. 19

    taurine

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

    supplement
20. 20

    zinc proteinate

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

    mineral
21. 21

    iron chelate
22. 22

    vitamin e supplement

    Required nutrient and a natural antioxidant. Often pulls double duty as a preservative.

    vitamin
23. 23

    selenium yeast

    Organic selenium grown in yeast. The form premium brands use, gentler and more bioavailable than sodium selenite.

    mineral
24. 24

    copper amino acid chelate

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

25. 25

    manganese amino acid chelate

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

Showing first 25 of 35. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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