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Farmina N&D Ocean Codfish & Orange Ancestral Grain Mini Adult Dry Dog Food, 5.5-lb bag
Farmina

N&D Ocean Codfish & Orange Ancestral Grain Mini Adult Dry Dog Food, 5.5-lb bag

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $6.73/lb

Farmina N&D Ocean Codfish & Orange Ancestral Grain Mini Adult Dry Dog Food, 5.5-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 66/100 (B) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source).

FQI

AAFCO feeding trial substantiation for adult maintenance.

ACF

Low protein quality. cod delivers limited bioavailable amino acids.

PQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 33% ⓘ
Protein
30%
min (as fed)
Fat
18%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2.9%
max (as fed)
Moisture
9%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

55 total
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  1. 1
    cod
  2. 2
    dehydrated cod
  3. 3
    herring oil

    Concentrated omega-3 from herring. Same role as salmon oil, skin and coat support.

  4. 4
    spelt
  5. 5
    dehydrated fish
  6. 6
    hydrolyzed fish
  7. 7
    barley

    Whole grain with a low glycemic profile and some soluble fiber. Easy on blood sugar.

  8. 8
    chicken fat

    Despite the name, a high-quality energy source. Concentrated calories plus essential fatty acids like linoleic acid.

  9. 9
    pork fat

    Real animal fat from a named species. Clean energy source.

  10. 10
    oats

    Whole grain. Steady energy, soluble fiber, and well-tolerated by most dogs.

  11. 11
    natural flavors

    Same as natural flavor. Usually hydrolyzed liver or broth, adds palatability.

  12. 12
    dried beet pulp

    Soluble fiber from sugar-beet processing. Sometimes treated as a filler, but it's actually one of the better fiber sources in kibble.

  13. 13
    dried carrot

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, antioxidants. Same as carrots, sometimes singular on labels.

  14. 14
    suncured alfalfa meal

    Sun-dried alfalfa, preserving more of the natural vitamins than heat-dried versions.

  15. 15
    inulin

    Prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Same compound found in chicory root.

  16. 16
    fructooligosaccharide

    Prebiotic fiber, often abbreviated FOS. Feeds beneficial gut bacteria.

  17. 17
    calcium carbonate

    Source of calcium. Functional. Required in complete dog foods, especially those without bone-in meat meals.

  18. 18
    monocalcium phosphate

    Source of calcium and phosphorus. Standard mineral inclusion in complete dog foods.

  19. 19
    dried sweet orange
  20. 20
    dried apple

    Whole apple with the moisture removed. Real fruit, fiber, modest nutrition contribution.

  21. 21
    dried pomegranate

    Antioxidants, real. Like other fruit additions, the dose in kibble is mostly cosmetic.

  22. 22
    dried spinach

    Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.

  23. 23
    psyllium seed husk

    Soluble fiber. Supports stool quality. The same fiber humans use for digestive regularity.

  24. 24
    dried blueberry
  25. 25
    salt

    Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.

Showing first 25 of 55. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

18 of 25 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.