What kind of ingredient this is
pork sits in the animal protein family. Named animal proteins are the foundation of the Protein Quality Index. The named-species multiplier rewards single-species clarity (chicken meal beats poultry meal, by-product clarity is graded separately).
Where pork sits in the Sniff System
The methodology treats pork as a quality input. It contributes positively to the relevant Sniff rubric components and does not trigger any controversial-ingredient penalty.
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Where you'll see pork in the catalog
Sniff has scored 230 dog foods that list pork as a primary protein source. Of those, 26 earned an A, 69 earned a B, 129 earned a C, 5 earned a D, and 1 earned an F.
- NuloNulo Challenger Puppy & Adult Alpine Ranch Beef, Lamb & Pork Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag84
- ORIJENORIJEN FRESHPREY Beef, Pork & Lamb Recipe Grain-Inclusive Frozen Dog Food, 16-oz pouch, case of 784
- Stella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy's Wild Red Raw Coated Kibble Wholesome Grains Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food, 21-lb bag84
- ORIJENORIJEN Amazing Grains Regional Red High-Protein Dry Dog Food, 22.5-lb bag83
- ORIJENORIJEN FRESHPREY Beef, Pork & Lamb Recipe Grain-Free Frozen Dog Food, 16-oz pouch, case of 783
- Stella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy's Wild Red Raw Blend Kibble Grain-Free Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food, 21-lb bag83
Similar ingredients in the catalog
Sniff's semantic graph clusters these ingredients near pork by formulation profile. Each links to its own ingredient page.