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Open Farm Grain-Free Homestead Turkey & Chicken

4.0★Public ScoreManufacturer-independentPublic-data basedIngredients · nutrition · safety

Key points

Protein source

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Whole plant protein source observed early

Top 3: G.A.P. Step 1 Turkey, G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken, Whitefish Meal

The protein number may include influence from whole plant ingredients.

This is not treated like processed protein boosting, but it is worth checking.

Ingredient guide

Included support ingredients

Nutrient guide
ChicoryGut support ingredientSalmon oilSkin and joint support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientTurmeric/curcuminAntioxidant and joint support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient
Premium

Ingredient grade

A

Grade A

Top ingredient profile

G.A.P. Step 1 Turkey
G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken
Whitefish Meal
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
Crude protein30%
Crude protein30%
Crude fat14%
Other 56%

Protein position, fat position, and calorie density position are relative to foods in the same processing type cohort.

biotechProtein position
Higher
query_statsFat position
Typical
local_fire_departmentCalorie density
Typical

This 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% 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 research scope limited

Founded in 2014 in Canada. 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

A5.5/6
Ingredient Grade
Premium
1G.A.P. Step 1 Turkey
Fresh Meat · Top
2G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken
Fresh Meat · Top
3Whitefish Meal
Named Meal · Upper

Ingredient Analysis Comments

  • •G.A.P. Step 1 Turkey is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
  • •G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
  • •Whitefish 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

43 ingredients
G.A.P. Step 1 TurkeyG.A.P. Step 2 ChickenWhitefish MealPotatoesGarbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)Green LentilsField PeasCoconut OilOcean Menhaden Fish MealPumpkinTomatoNatural Flavor (yeast)FlaxseedCarrotsApplesDried Chicory RootSalmon OilSaltPotassium ChlorideSun Cured AlfalfaSunflower OilCholine ChlorideVitamin A SupplementVitamin E SupplementNiacin SupplementD-calcium PantothenateRiboflavin SupplementVitamin D3 SupplementThiamine MononitrateVitamin B12 SupplementPyridoxine HydrochlorideFolic AcidZinc ProteinateIron ProteinateCopper ProteinateManganese ProteinateSelenium YeastCalcium IodateTaurineMixed TocopherolsCinnamonTurmericRosemary 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

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

Current data and third-party checks support a high-trust read.

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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