Protein source
Premium pickFresh-meat led with no plant protein support
Top 3: Chicken, Chicken Meal, Chicken Broth
It clears the protein floor without plant-protein boosting.
This is the kind of structure a premium food should have.
Public ReviewGrade BKibble (Extruded)Manufacturing: Kibble (Extruded)
Fromm
Fromm Gold Puppy Dog Food
3.5★Public ScoreManufacturer-independentPublic-data basedIngredients · nutrition · safety
Key points
Ingredient guide
Included support ingredients
Nutrient guideSalmon oilSkin and joint support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientYucca extractStool odor support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredient
Solid build
Ingredient grade
B
Grade B
Top ingredient profile
Chicken
Chicken Meal
Chicken Broth
Fresh-meat leadNo plant booster
Crude protein28.2%
Crude protein28.2%
Crude fat19.1%
Other 53%
Protein position, fat position, and calorie density position are relative to foods in the same processing type cohort.
biotechProtein position
Higherquery_statsFat position
Higherlocal_fire_departmentCalorie density
HigherThis food offers a stable basic protein structure.
The first and second ingredients are both animal-based, so baseline protein quality stays stable. The third ingredient is Chicken Broth.
Nutritional strengths
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat.
- Crude protein is on the higher side.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
What still needs work
- Phosphorus is 1% on the label, at or above 1%. Senior dogs or dogs with kidney concerns should have phosphorus restriction reviewed with a veterinarian before using it as a staple food.
- Calorie density is high, so this is not the best fit when weight reduction matters most.
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat, but the top profile turns to Chicken Broth by the third slot instead of staying fully animal-led.
Brand context
Brand background availableRecall history confirmed
Founded in 1904 in the United States. This brand has a confirmed recall history, including a 2016 vitamin D-related issue.
Ingredient analysis
The top ingredients give this recipe a strong first protein read, so the ingredient section starts from a favorable position.
restaurantIngredient Quality Analysis
Ingredient Grade
Good
1Chicken
Fresh Meat · Top
2Chicken Meal
Named Meal · Upper
3Chicken Broth
Animal Broth · Mid
Ingredient Analysis Comments
- •Chicken is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
- •Chicken Meal is a species-named animal meal ingredient. It is rendered rather than fresh, but the species source is still clearly identified. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
- •Chicken Broth is a named animal broth ingredient. It supports palatability and recipe character more than it acts as a core protein source. It reads as an mid-tier protein source.
restaurantIngredient Grade BGood
Full collected ingredient list
40 ingredientsChickenchicken mealchicken brothoatmealpearled barleymenhaden fish mealbrown ricechicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)dried tomato pomacepotatoesdried egg productwhole oatssalmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols)dried yeastwhole barleychicken livercheeseflaxseedcarrotsducklambsweet potatoessaltceleryalfalfa mealVitamins [choline chloride, potassium chloride, Vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid, calcium carbonate, riboflavin supplement, niacin supplement, calcium pantothenate, Vitamin A supplement, Vitamin D3 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, Vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid]monosodium phosphatedl-methioninechicory root extracttaurineMinerals [zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, ferrous sulfate, magnesium sulfate, zinc proteinate, ferrous proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper sulfate, magnesium proteinate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate]chicken cartilagesorbic acid (preservative)l-tryptophanyucca schidigera extractsodium selenitedried Lactobacillus paracasei fermentation productdried Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation productdried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation productdried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product.
Primary positive ingredients
Support positive ingredients
Neutral ingredients
Caution ingredients
High-caution ingredients
Why did the base review land here?
Ingredient qualityNutrient disclosure levelManufacturing & trust
This review score combines ingredient composition, nutrient disclosure, manufacturing trust, and core nutrient caution signals.
Nutrient disclosure
Partial disclosure
Core guaranteed analysis is usable, but deeper rows still need a more cautious read.
Safety verification
No fails
No major red flag jumps out first, though undisclosed rows still define the limits of this safety read.
Public data trust (ETF)
C1 tier
Detailed nutrition is visible, but not at a product-level traceability standard.
Where it sits in the same processing cohort
Kibble (Extruded) cohortUpper middle
Within the Kibble (Extruded) cohort, this recipe sits in the upper middle band.
Final word
This is a credible shortlist food, but the personalized step is where the final order should be decided.
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