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Farmina N&D Tropical Selection Salmon Adult Mini Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag
Farmina

N&D Tropical Selection Salmon Adult Mini Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag

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AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $4.82/lb

Farmina N&D Tropical Selection Salmon Adult Mini Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 78/100 (A) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Strong protein profile with salmon as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Strong protein profile with salmon as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

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

FQI

Controversial ingredients · 1

  • sodium selenite
    Synthetic selenium source. Selenium is essential, but sodium selenite has a narrower safety margin than organic alternatives like selenium yeast. Better-formulated foods use the organic form.

Every flagged ingredient has a published basis (confirmed harm / regulatory action / precautionary). See methodology →

Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 30% ⓘ
Protein
27%
min (as fed)
Fat
16%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2.9%
max (as fed)
Moisture
9%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

47 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    salmon

    Real fish meat. Natural source of omega-3s, which kibble usually has to add back from oil.

  2. 2
    dehydrated salmon

    Real fish meat. Natural source of omega-3s, which kibble usually has to add back from oil.

  3. 3
    spelt
  4. 4
    dehydrated chicken

    Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

  5. 5
    barley

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

  6. 6
    oats

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

  7. 7
    herring oil

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

  8. 8
    dehydrated herring

    Whole fish, naturally high in omega-3s and very digestible protein. Common in premium formulas.

  9. 9
    chicken fat

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

  10. 10
    pork fat

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

  11. 11
    rice

    Generic rice. Could be white or brown, the label doesn't say. Brown rice would be specified if it were.

  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
    natural flavors

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

  14. 14
    potassium chloride

    Required mineral. Sometimes used as a salt substitute. Standard inclusion in complete diets.

  15. 15
    dried banana
  16. 16
    dried kiwi
  17. 17
    dried mango
  18. 18
    dried papaya
  19. 19
    dried pineapple
  20. 20
    calcium carbonate

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

  21. 21
    monocalcium phosphate

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

  22. 22
    salt

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

  23. 23
    brewers dried yeast

    Yeast left over from brewing. Rich in B vitamins and amino acids. A traditional and well-tolerated inclusion.

  24. 24
    vitamin a supplement

    Vitamin A in stable, standardized form. Required for vision, immune function, and growth.

  25. 25
    vitamin d3 supplement

    The active form of vitamin D dogs need. Required for calcium absorption and bone health.

Showing first 25 of 47. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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