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Wholemade Limited Ingredient Chicken
The Honest Kitchen

Wholemade Limited Ingredient Chicken

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $11.00/lb Data verified from brand site

The Honest Kitchen Wholemade Limited Ingredient Chicken earns a Sniff Score of 52/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Primary concern: low protein quality. chicken delivers limited bioavailable amino acids..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber.

CQI

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

FQI

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

ACF

Low protein quality. chicken delivers limited bioavailable amino acids.

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: 28% ⓘ
Protein
26%
min (as fed)
Fat
16%
min (as fed)
Fiber
6.3%
max (as fed)
Moisture
7.3%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

23 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    chicken

    Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

  2. 2
    quinoa

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

  3. 3
    sweet potato

    Complex carb with fiber and beta-carotene. Gentle on the stomach.

  4. 4
    spinach

    Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.

  5. 5
    parsley

    Real herb. Trace amount of vitamins K and C. The dose in kibble is small, mostly there for label appeal.

  6. 6
    tricalcium phosphate

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

  7. 7
    minerals*
  8. 8
    taurine

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

  9. 9
    vitamins**
  10. 10
    dried kelp

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

  11. 11
    salt

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

  12. 12
    fish oil

    Concentrated omega-3s. The reason 'EPA' and 'DHA' get to show up on the bag.

  13. 13
    choline chloride. **vitamin e supplement
  14. 14
    vitamin b12 supplement

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

  15. 15
    calcium pantothenate

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

  16. 16
    vitamin d3 supplement

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

  17. 17
    thiamine mononitrate

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

  18. 18
    riboflavin . *potassium chloride
  19. 19
    iron amino acid chelate

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

  20. 20
    zinc amino acid chelate

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

  21. 21
    copper amino acid chelate

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

  22. 22
    potassium iodide

    Source of iodine, an essential trace mineral for thyroid function. Required for AAFCO-complete formulas.

  23. 23
    sodium 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 →

19 of 23 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.