Protein source
WatchWhole plant protein source observed early
Top 3: Beef, Beef Lung, Beef Tripe
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 AAir-DriedManufacturing: Air-Dried
Ziwi Peak
Ziwi Peak Beef with Pumpkin Recipe
5.0★Public ScoreManufacturer-independentPublic-data basedIngredients · nutrition · safety
Key points
Ingredient guide
Included support ingredients
Nutrient guideGlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientFish oilSkin and joint support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredientBiotinSkin and coat support ingredient
Top premium
Ingredient grade
A+
Grade A+
Top ingredient profile
Beef
Beef Lung
Beef Tripe
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
Crude protein34%
Crude protein34%
Crude fat28%
Other 38%
Protein position, fat position, and calorie density position are relative to foods in the same processing type cohort.
biotechProtein position
Lowerquery_statsFat position
Typicallocal_fire_departmentCalorie density
LowerThis 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
- All top three ingredients are animal ingredients.
- Calorie density is on the lower 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 availableNo public recall history found
Founded in 2004 in New Zealand. No recall history was found in the searched public sources 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
Top Premium
1Beef
Fresh Meat · Top
2Beef Lung
Organ Meat · Upper
3Beef Tripe
Organ Meat · 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.
- •Beef Lung is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
- •Beef Tripe is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
restaurantIngredient Grade A+Top Premium
Full collected ingredient list
30 ingredientsBeefBeef LungBeef TripeBeef LiverBeef HeartBeef PlasmaBeef SpleenBeef Bone (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate)LecithinBeef FatDried Green PeasDried Green LentilsPumpkinBeef CartilageDried PumpkinDried Apple PomaceNatural FlavourDried QuinoaFish OilRutabagaCarrotBeetsMinerals (Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Selenium Yeast, Manganese Amino Acid Complex)Dried Chicory RootDried KelpCholine ChlorideSaltPreservative (Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols)Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid)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
Current data and recipe-level variation are visible, but validation breadth still needs a closer look.
Where it sits in the same processing cohort
Air-Dried cohortCompare-first
Within the Air-Dried cohort, this recipe sits in the compare-first 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.
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