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Whole Grain Veggie & Fruit Wholemade Base Mix
The Honest Kitchen

Whole Grain Veggie & Fruit Wholemade Base Mix

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $9.00/lb Data verified from brand site

The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Veggie & Fruit Wholemade Base Mix earns a Sniff Score of 38/100 (D) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=11.2%, CF_DM=5.6%.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

AAFCO formulation inferred from declared not stated. Verbatim statement not published by retailer.

ACF

Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=11.2%, CF_DM=5.6%.

CAP why?

Plant-protein-dominated formula. oats as the #1 ingredient.

PQI

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: 11% ⓘ
Protein
10%
min (as fed)
Fat
5%
min (as fed)
Fiber
6%
max (as fed)
Moisture
10.5%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

30 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    oats

    Whole grain. Steady energy, soluble fiber, and well-tolerated by most dogs.

  2. 2
    flaxseed

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

  3. 3
    barley

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

  4. 4
    quinoa

    Pseudo-grain with a complete amino acid profile. Rare in dog food because it's expensive.

  5. 5
    pumpkin

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

  6. 6
    carrots

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

  7. 7
    parsnips
  8. 8
    apples

    Real fruit, some fiber and antioxidants. The amount in kibble is too small to matter much.

  9. 9
    cranberries

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

  10. 10
    tricalcium phosphate

    Calcium and phosphorus source. Same role as dicalcium phosphate, slightly different ratio.

  11. 11
    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.

  12. 12
    broccoli

    Real vegetable. Adds fiber and some antioxidants. Fine in the small amounts used in kibble.

  13. 13
    kale

    Leafy green with antioxidants and fiber. Small dose in kibble, but it's not just for marketing.

  14. 14
    minerals*
  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
    vitamins**
  17. 17
    salt

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

  18. 18
    dried kelp

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

  19. 19
    turmeric

    Spice with anti-inflammatory compounds. Real research in humans, but the dose in kibble is small. Mostly there for label appeal.

  20. 20
    choline chloride. vitamins: **vitamin e supplement
  21. 21
    vitamin b12 supplement

    Essential for red blood cell formation and neurological function. Plant ingredients lack B12, so it has to be added.

  22. 22
    calcium pantothenate

    Same as d-calcium pantothenate. Vitamin B5 in standardized form.

  23. 23
    vitamin d3 supplement

    The active form of vitamin D dogs need. Required for calcium absorption and bone health.

  24. 24
    thiamine mononitrate

    B vitamin (B1). Essential for nervous system function. Cooked-in vitamin loss is why thiamine is always added back.

  25. 25
    riboflavin . minerals: *potassium chloride

Showing first 25 of 30. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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