Protein source
UnconfirmedProtein source read held
Top 3: Deboned Chicken, Brown Rice, Barley
This structure does not cleanly land as either a strong positive or caution signal.
Check the full ingredient list and ingredient analysis below.
Public ReviewGrade BKibble (Extruded)Manufacturing: Kibble (Extruded)
Halo
Halo Holistic Chicken & Brown Rice
4.0★Public ScoreManufacturer-independentPublic-data basedIngredients · nutrition · safety
Key points
Ingredient guide
Included support ingredients
Nutrient guideSalmon oilSkin and joint support ingredientYeast cultureGut support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientInulinGut support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient
Top premium
Ingredient grade
A+
Grade A+
Top ingredient profile
Deboned Chicken
Brown Rice
Barley
Fresh-meat leadNo plant booster
Crude protein27%
Crude protein27%
Crude fat15%
Other 58%
Protein position, fat position, and calorie density position are relative to foods in the same processing type cohort.
biotechProtein position
Typicalquery_statsFat position
Typicallocal_fire_departmentCalorie density
HigherThis food can stay in comparison, but ingredient quality still needs a more conservative read.
There is enough public data to keep this food in comparison, but the top ingredient structure does not support a stronger positive claim yet.
Nutritional strengths
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat.
- Crude protein does not drop into a clearly low band.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
What still needs work
- 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 grains follow immediately after it, so the recipe reads more mixed than meat-led.
- Public nutrient disclosure is still thin, so deeper comparison remains limited.
Brand context
Brand background availableRecall research scope limited
Founded in 1986 in the United States. The currently searched public sources are not enough to make a confident recall or withdrawal call for this brand.
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
Top Premium
1Deboned Chicken
Fresh Meat · Top
2Brown Rice
Whole Grain · Upper
3Barley
Whole Grain · Mid
Ingredient Analysis Comments
- •Deboned Chicken is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
- •Brown Rice is a whole or coarse grain ingredient. It usually plays more of a carbohydrate and fiber role than a core protein role. It reads as an upper-tier carb and fiber source.
- •Barley is a whole or coarse grain ingredient. It usually plays more of a carbohydrate and fiber role than a core protein role. It reads as an mid-tier carb source.
restaurantIngredient Grade A+Top Premium
Full collected ingredient list
26 ingredientsDeboned ChickenBrown RiceBarleyPorkBrewers Dried YeastChicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)Sweet PotatoesCarrotsApplesNatural FlavorPeasWhole FlaxseedSalmon OilYeast CultureSaltDicalcium PhosphatePotassium ChlorideTaurineInulinVitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid)Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate)Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation ProductMixed Tocopherols (Preservative)Rosemary ExtractDried WheyCholine Chloride
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
Limited disclosure
This section is more about what is still undisclosed than about reading a complete nutrient story.
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) cohortTop tier
Within the Kibble (Extruded) cohort, this recipe sits in the top tier 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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