Protein source
WatchWhole plant protein source observed early
Top 3: Pork Meal, Oatmeal, Rye
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 CKibble (Extruded)Manufacturing: Kibble (Extruded)
Summit
Summit Farmstead Feast Pork Meal + Lamb Meal Large Breed
2.0★Public ScoreManufacturer-independentPublic-data basedIngredients · nutrition · safety
Key points
Ingredient guide
Included support ingredients
Nutrient guideCranberryUrinary support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientL-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredient
Needs context
Ingredient grade
C
Grade C
Top ingredient profile
Pork Meal
Oatmeal
Rye
Meal-basedPlant booster present
Crude protein22%
Crude protein22%
Crude fat12%
Other 66%
Protein position, fat position, and calorie density position are relative to foods in the same processing type cohort.
biotechProtein position
Lowerquery_statsFat position
Lowerlocal_fire_departmentCalorie density
LowerThis food is worth considering when budget per kilogram matters alongside baseline nutrition.
This is not a premium ingredient story first, but the baseline nutrition is still comparable and the price per kilogram stays easier on budget.
Nutritional strengths
- Calorie density is on the lower side.
- Price per kilogram stays low enough that this can still make sense on a value basis.
- Nutrient disclosure is broad enough to compare real numbers directly.
What still needs work
- 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.
- The recipe leans on named rendered meal ingredients, so palatability and digestibility can feel weaker than a fresh-meat-led recipe.
Brand context
Brand background availableRecall research scope limited
Founded in 2000 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 are still usable, but this is the part to inspect more carefully before calling the recipe a clear strength.
restaurantIngredient Quality Analysis
Ingredient Grade
Mixed
1Pork Meal
Named Meal · Upper
2Oatmeal
Whole Grain · Upper
3Rye
Whole Grain · Upper
Ingredient Analysis Comments
- •Pork 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.
- •Oatmeal 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.
- •Rye 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.
restaurantIngredient Grade CMixed
Full collected ingredient list
35 ingredientspork mealoatmealryebarleypeaschicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)pea flournatural flavourmonocalcium phosphatewhole oatslamb mealflaxseedsaltpotassium chloridepumpkinsquashsweet potatoessuncured alfalfacarrotslentilsbroccoliblueberriespomegranatebananascranberriesvitamins (vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (a source of vitamin C), niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, beta-carotene, vitamin B12 supplement, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid)minerals (ferrous sulphate, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, selenium yeast, zinc oxide, copper sulphate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate)taurineDL-methionineL-lysineglucosamine hydrochloridechondroitin sulphateL-carnitinecholine chloridedried rosemary.
Primary positive ingredients
Support positive ingredients
Neutral ingredients
Caution ingredients
High-caution ingredients
Why processed plant proteins are reviewed cautiously
Ingredient lists are ordered by input weight, not protein contribution. Fresh meat 100g and Soybean Meal 50g can both contribute about 20g of protein, and Pea Protein can deliver a similar amount at around 30g. So these ingredients can materially lift crude protein even outside the top three. The review treats processed plant-protein boosters cautiously because they can weaken the animal-protein-centered profile most guardians expect from a high-protein food.
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)
C2 tier
Detailed nutrition is visible, but not at a product-level traceability standard.
Where it sits in the same processing cohort
Kibble (Extruded) cohortCompare-first
Within the Kibble (Extruded) cohort, this recipe sits in the compare-first band.
Final word
There is enough here to keep the food in comparison, but not enough to stop comparing yet.
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