Protein source
WatchWhole plant protein source observed early
Top 3: Turkey, Turkey Meal, Salmon
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)
Zignature
Zignature Zssential Multi-Protein Formula
3.0★Public ScoreManufacturer-independentPublic-data basedIngredients · nutrition · safety
Key points
Ingredient guide
Included support ingredients
Nutrient guideSalmon oilSkin and joint support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientL-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredient
Solid build
Ingredient grade
B
Grade B
Top ingredient profile
Turkey
Turkey Meal
Salmon
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
Crude protein32%
Crude protein32%
Crude fat17%
Other 51%
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
TypicalThis 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 is on the higher side.
- Public data trust stays stable enough for comparison.
What still needs work
- Whole plant protein sources can contribute to crude protein, so the animal-protein share still needs a closer read.
- The top three are animal-led, but legumes repeat just below them in the early full ingredient list. Read this as a possible ingredient-splitting pattern rather than a clean top-three issue.
- Calcium and phosphorus are not disclosed, so growth-stage use would need an extra check.
Brand context
Brand background availableRecall research scope limited
Founded in 2010 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
Good
1Turkey
Fresh Meat · Top
2Turkey Meal
Named Meal · Upper
3Salmon
Fresh Meat · Top
Ingredient Analysis Comments
- •Turkey 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.
- •Salmon is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
restaurantIngredient Grade BGood
Full collected ingredient list
27 ingredientsTurkeyTurkey MealSalmonLamb MealChickpeasPeasChickpea FlourPea FlourDuck MealFlaxseedDehydrated Alfalfa MealTurkey Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)Natural FlavorSaltPotassium ChlorideDicalcium PhosphateVitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacinamide, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin)Salmon OilTaurineMinerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate)Mixed TocopherolsCholine ChlorideL-CarnitineRosemary ExtractDried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation ProductDried Bacillus Subtillis Fermentation ProductDried Bifidobacterium Bifidum Fermentation Product.
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
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) cohortUpper middle
Within the Kibble (Extruded) cohort, this recipe sits in the upper middle band.
Final word
There is enough here to keep the food in comparison, but not enough to stop comparing yet.
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