Ingredient #1Top
Humanely Raised Beef
Humanely Raised Beef is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade BListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Open Farm
Open Farm RawMix Front Range Grain-Free Dog Kibble
Editor ingredient insight
Open Farm RawMix Front Range is an extruded dry food with freeze-dried pieces and bone-broth coating, combining beef, fish meal, sweet potato, pork, lamb, and herring.
At 30% protein, 15% fat, and 3,545 kcal/kg, it is worth considering for regularly active adults without meat or fish restrictions.
It is not a raw-only or beef-only diet; choose another recipe for allergy investigation or specific protein avoidance.
Fresh-meat leadFull ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 30%Fat 15%Other 55%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type
Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.
Protein positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude protein among extruded foods.
Fat positionTypical
This food sits around the typical crude fat range among extruded foods.
Calorie densityLower
This food is on the lower side for calorie density among extruded foods. That alone does not make it a weight-management diet; check portion guidance, fat, and fiber together.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1.2%
Phosphorus1%
Crude fiber4.5%
Omega-30.4%
Omega-61.5%
Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.
02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE
Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade
The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.
Listed ingredients
Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.
Ingredient gradeGood
Ingredient #1 · Humanely Raised BeefTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · Ocean Menhaden Fish MealUpper
Named MealIngredient #3 · Sweet PotatoUpper
Starchy TuberIngredient #2Upper
Ocean Menhaden Fish Meal
Ocean Menhaden Fish 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.
Ingredient #3Upper
Sweet Potato
Sweet Potato is a starchy tuber ingredient. It is not a grain, but it still reads mainly as a starch and energy source. It reads as an upper-tier carb and fiber source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Humanely Raised Beef — Primary positive ingredientsOcean Menhaden Fish Meal — Support positive ingredientsSweet Potato — Neutral ingredientsHumanely Raised Pork — Primary positive ingredientsLamb — Primary positive ingredientsHerring Meal — Support positive ingredientsCoconut Oil — Neutral ingredientsPumpkin — Neutral ingredientsNatural Flavor (yeast) — Support positive ingredientsCarrots — Neutral ingredientsApples — Neutral ingredientsSunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientsCranberries — Neutral ingredientsPork Liver — Primary positive ingredientsTapioca — Neutral ingredientsSalt — Neutral ingredientsVitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid) — Support positive ingredientsCholine Chloride — Support positive ingredientsDried Chicory Root — Support positive ingredientsSalmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) — Support positive ingredientsMinerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate) — Support positive ingredientsMagnesium Sulfate — Support positive ingredientsTaurine — Support positive ingredientsDried Kelp — Support positive ingredientsOrganic Butternut Squash — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Blueberries — Neutral ingredientsBeef Kidney — Primary positive ingredientsMontmorillonite Clay — Neutral ingredientsMiscanthus Grass — Neutral ingredientsPotassium Chloride — Support positive ingredientsBeef Bone Broth — Neutral ingredientsFlaxseed — Neutral ingredientsCinnamon — Neutral ingredientsTurmeric — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Spinach — Neutral ingredientsDandelion Greens — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Kale — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Apple Cider Vinegar — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Pumpkin Seeds — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Sunflower Seeds — Neutral ingredientsRosemary Extract — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Fresh meat is the first ingredient
Animal protein · Humanely Raised Beef (#1), Ocean Menhaden Fish Meal (#2), Humanely Raised Pork (#4), Lamb (#5), Herring Meal (#6), Pork Liver (#14), Beef Kidney (#27)
Fresh meat leads the recipe and supplies animal protein, a useful choice point when you prioritize fresh-meat ingredients.
The complete ingredient panel has not been verified, so absence of plant-protein supplements is not confirmed.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
CranberryUrinary support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientSalmon oilSkin and joint support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientTurmeric/curcuminAntioxidant and joint support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Humanely Raised Beef, Ocean Menhaden Fish Meal supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. Sweet Potato, Tapioca supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
Coconut Oil add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including beef, menhaden, pork, lamb, herring. Some protein sources are not fully identified, which limits choices that require excluding a specific protein.
What works well in this food
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat.
- Crude protein is on the higher side.
- Calorie density is on the lower side.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
Check before feeding
- 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.
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat, but the top profile turns to Sweet Potato by the third slot instead of staying fully animal-led.
- Public data is usable, but not at the highest-trust tier.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is higher, fat is typical, and calorie density is lower. This combination is worth comparing when protein matters but a higher-calorie food is not the aim. High protein alone does not make it an active-dog-only food; judge weight changes against total daily calories. Stable basic protein structure.
Consider it first when
- Steady protein-first shopping
- Choosing from named animal proteins
- Balanced shortlist building
Choose another food first when
- Weight control comes first
- Fresh-meat-first premium quality matters most
This is still a food-first read, so your own dog can reshuffle the final order later.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart beef / herring alternatives
Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Open Farm background
Founded in 2014 in Canada.
Disclosure confidence C1
Current data and third-party checks support a high-trust read.
Recall information
The currently searched public sources are not enough to make a confident recall or withdrawal call for this brand.
May 12, 2026