Protein source
WatchWhole plant protein source observed early
Top 3: Beef, trout, turkey meal
The protein number may include influence from whole plant ingredients.
This is not treated like processed protein boosting, but it is worth checking.
Public ReviewGrade AKibble (Extruded)Manufacturing: Kibble (Extruded)
NutriSource
NutriSource Grain Free High Plains Select
4.5★Public ScoreManufacturer-independentPublic-data basedIngredients · nutrition · safety
Key points
Ingredient guide
Included support ingredients
Nutrient guideTaurineHeart support ingredientYucca extractStool odor support ingredientYeast cultureGut support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientL-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient
Premium
Ingredient grade
A
Grade A
Top ingredient profile
Beef
trout
turkey meal
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
Crude protein28%
Crude protein28%
Crude fat18%
Other 54%
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 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 two ingredients are both species-named animal ingredients.
- Crude protein is on the higher side.
- Nutrient disclosure is broad enough to compare real numbers directly.
What still needs work
- Phosphorus is 1.3% 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.
- Whole plant protein sources can contribute to crude protein, so the animal-protein share still needs a closer read.
- Top ingredients include an FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile, so this part deserves a more cautious read.
Brand context
Brand background availableRecall history confirmed
Founded in 1964 in the United States. This brand appears in public voluntary recall lists during the researched period.
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
Premium
1Beef
Fresh Meat · Top
2trout
Fresh Meat · Top
3turkey meal
Named Meal · Upper
Ingredient Analysis Comments
- •Beef is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
- •trout is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
- •turkey 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.
restaurantIngredient Grade APremium
Full collected ingredient list
39 ingredientsBeeftroutturkey mealbeef mealgarbanzo beansred lentilsgreen lentilssunflower oiltapioca starchnatural fish flavorchia seedsmenhaden fishmealsunflower mealbrewers dried yeastdicalcium phosphatepotassium chloridesaltcholine chloridethreonineDL methionineminerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, selenium yeast, copper proteinate, magnesium oxide, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide)calcium carbonatetaurinevitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement)lactic acidtocopherols (a preservative)L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C)yucca schidigera extractyeast culturedried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extractdried Bacillus subtilis fermentation productdried Bacillus licheniformis fermentation productdried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extractdried Enterococcus faecium fermentation productdried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation productdried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extractL-carnitinecitric acid (a preservative)rosemary extract
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
Broad disclosure
Disclosure is broad enough that this section works as evidence, not guesswork.
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
As a public review, this is a strong candidate to carry forward. The next question is whether it stays this strong for your own dog.
What to compare next
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Brand analysis
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GI criteriaBest dog food for sensitive stomachs: digestibility, fat, fiber, and transition checks
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Joint criteriaBest dog food for joint support: weight control, EPA/DHA, glucosamine, and mobility checks
Joint context should connect weight control, EPA+DHA, and disclosed support ingredients.
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