Label analysisGrade AFreeze-Dried

Ziwi Peak

Ziwi Peak Raw Superboost Beef Recipe

Choosing for your dog
Editor ingredient insight

Ziwi Peak Raw Superboost Beef should be treated as a freeze-dried booster or topper, not a complete daily food.

It starts with beef with ground bone, then beef tripe, New Zealand green mussel, and beef heart, so I would use only small amounts for beef-tolerant adult dogs that need more aroma or raw-style bowl interest while keeping their main diet unchanged.

The current retail disclosure is very dense at 42% protein, 38% fat, 5,600 kcal/kg, 3,000 mg/kg glucosamine, and 5,000 mg/kg chondroitin.

Choose another recipe for weight control, pancreatitis-prone or fat-sensitive digestion, beef allergy, or mineral-sensitive decisions because current calcium/phosphorus values were not disclosed in the source I verified.

Fresh-meat leadNo concentrated plant protein detected
Illustration of beef beside a dog-food bowl
Primary protein ingredient · Beef

01. NUTRIENT PROFILE

Key nutrients & mineral profile

As-fed basis
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 42%Fat 38%Other 20%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 positionTypical

This food sits around the typical crude protein range among freeze-dried foods.

Fat positionHigher

This food is on the higher side for crude fat among freeze-dried foods.

Calorie densityHigher

This food is on the higher side for calorie density among freeze-dried foods. The same serving can provide more energy, so check portion guidance.

Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
CalciumNot disclosed
PhosphorusNot disclosed
Crude fiber3%
Omega-30.6%
Omega-6Not disclosed

Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.

02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE

Ingredient assessment · 8 disclosed ingredients

The top ingredients give this recipe a strong first protein read, so the ingredient section starts from a favorable position.

Beef ingredient illustration
Primary protein ingredient · Beef
A+6/6Ingredient gradeTop Premium
Ingredient #1 · Beef with ground bone (source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate)Top
Fresh Meat
Ingredient #2 · beef tripeUpper
Organ Meat
Ingredient #3 · New Zealand green musselUpper
Functional Support
Ingredient #1Top

Beef with ground bone (source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate)

Beef with ground bone (source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate) is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.

Ingredient #2Upper

beef tripe

beef tripe is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.

Ingredient #3Upper

New Zealand green mussel

New Zealand green mussel is a functional support ingredient. It can add value for specific care goals, but it should be read separately from core protein quality. It reads as an upper-tier functional support ingredient.

Full disclosed ingredient listIn disclosed order
Beef with ground bone (source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate) — Primary positive ingredientsbeef tripe — Primary positive ingredientsNew Zealand green mussel — Support positive ingredientsbeef heart — Primary positive ingredientsmixed tocopherols (a preservative) — Neutral ingredientsdried organic kelp — Support positive ingredientsrosemary extract — Neutral ingredientsdried bacillus subtilis fermentation product — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide

Fresh-meat led with no plant protein support

Animal protein · Beef with ground bone (source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate) (#1), beef tripe (#2), beef heart (#4)

It clears the protein floor without plant-protein boosting.

The animal-protein flow and absence of plant-protein boosting are comparatively clear.

Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
Green-lipped musselJoint support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredient

03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG

What to consider before feeding

Beef with ground bone (source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate), beef tripe supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. The disclosed leading ingredients offer a candidate when prioritizing animal protein sources. Their order alone does not establish meat percentage or digestibility.

What works well in this food

  • The first two ingredients are both species-named animal ingredients.
  • Crude protein does not drop into a clearly low band.
  • Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.

Check before feeding

  • Label protein is 42% and fat is 38% (as fed). This caution uses absolute amounts, separate from rankings within the same manufacturing method. For a dog with fat-sensitive digestion, discuss these amounts before switching.
  • Higher calorie density can raise daily intake in a gram-for-gram switch. Weight reduction needs portions and treat calories to be adjusted together.
  • The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat, but the top profile turns to New Zealand green mussel by the third slot instead of staying fully animal-led.

When this food fits your dog

Among foods made the same way, protein is typical, fat is higher, and calorie density is higher. This combination provides more energy per gram. Compare it when smaller portions need to supply calories, and adjust grams first for a dog prone to weight gain. Higher calories do not establish a higher animal-protein share. 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

High calorie density remains the clearest trade-off here.

04. COMPARE FOODS

Smart beef alternatives

Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.

05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE

Manufacturer background & public information

Ziwi Peak background

Founded in 2004 in New Zealand.

Disclosure confidence C1

Current data and recipe-level variation are visible, but validation breadth still needs a closer look.

Recall information

No recall history was found in the searched public sources for this brand.

May 12, 2026

Final word

Interpret this for my dog

The food-first public score is only the starting point. Once your dog’s activity, weight goals, life stage, and health status are applied, the recommendation order and interpretation can change.

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.