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Freshpet Homestyle Creations Fresh Grilled Chicken Bites Dog Food, 1-lb bag, case of 6
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Homestyle Creations Fresh Grilled Chicken Bites Dog Food, 1-lb bag, case of 6

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wet $11.99/lb

Freshpet Homestyle Creations Fresh Grilled Chicken Bites Dog Food, 1-lb bag, case of 6 earns a Sniff Score of 45/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

CAP why?

No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent.

FQI

No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.

ACF

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: 57% ⓘ
Protein
19%
min (as fed)
Fat
4%
min (as fed)
Fiber
1%
max (as fed)
Moisture
66.5%
max

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 57%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

18 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    chicken

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

  2. 2
    chicken broth

    Real broth, adds flavor and moisture. Negligible nutrition on its own but tells you the recipe leans on real meat.

  3. 3
    tapioca starch

    Refined cassava starch, used as a binder. Easy to digest, low on nutrition.

  4. 4
    natural flavors

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

  5. 5
    dried citrus pulp
  6. 6
    pea protein

    Concentrated plant protein. Inflates the protein number on the label without matching the amino acid quality of meat.

  7. 7
    calcium carbonate

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

  8. 8
    dicalcium phosphate

    Calcium and phosphorus combined. Required source of both minerals, especially in formulas without much bone content.

  9. 9
    zinc proteinate

    Zinc bound to protein for better absorption. The premium form of the mineral, versus zinc oxide which sits cheaper on the label.

  10. 10
    iron proteinate

    Iron bound to protein for better absorption. The premium form versus inorganic iron sulfate.

  11. 11
    copper proteinate

    Copper bound to protein for better absorption. Common in better-formulated diets.

  12. 12
    manganese proteinate

    Manganese bound to protein for better absorption. The chelated form most premium brands use.

  13. 13
    sodium selenite Flagged

    Inorganic selenium. Effective at AAFCO levels, no documented safety concern in dogs despite what some pet food blogs claim. Selenium yeast is a marginal upgrade, not a necessity. See why →

  14. 14
    calcium iodate

    Source of iodine for thyroid function. Functional, required in complete formulas.

  15. 15
    salt

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

  16. 16
    vinegar

    Mild acid used for flavor or pH adjustment. Safe at typical inclusion.

  17. 17
    rosemary extract

    Natural preservative. Replaces synthetic ones like BHA and BHT.

  18. 18
    choline chloride

    Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.

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