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Wholemade Grain Free Veggie, Nut & Seed Base Mix
The Honest Kitchen

Wholemade Grain Free Veggie, Nut & Seed Base Mix

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $10.00/lb Data verified from brand site

The Honest Kitchen Wholemade Grain Free Veggie, Nut & Seed Base Mix earns a Sniff Score of 31/100 (D) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=15.9%, CF_DM=9.9%.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

AAFCO formulation inferred from declared not stated. Verbatim statement not published by retailer.

ACF

Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=15.9%, CF_DM=9.9%.

CAP why?

Low protein quality. parsnips delivers limited bioavailable amino acids.

PQI

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: 16% ⓘ
Protein
14.5%
min (as fed)
Fat
9%
min (as fed)
Fiber
8.5%
max (as fed)
Moisture
8.8%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

25 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    carrots

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.

  2. 2
    flaxseed

    Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.

  3. 3
    parsnips
  4. 4
    peas

    Cheap protein bulk. Fine in small amounts, but when peas stack with lentils and chickpeas in the top ingredients, it's the pattern the FDA flagged in its heart-disease investigation. See why →

  5. 5
    coconut
  6. 6
    pumpkin

    Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.

  7. 7
    kale

    Leafy green with antioxidants and fiber. Small dose in kibble, but it's not just for marketing.

  8. 8
    tricalcium phosphate

    Calcium and phosphorus source. Same role as dicalcium phosphate, slightly different ratio.

  9. 9
    celery

    Real vegetable. Mostly water and a little fiber. Decorative more than nutritional in the amounts used.

  10. 10
    minerals*
  11. 11
    taurine

    Amino acid critical for heart health. Especially important in grain-free or pulse-heavy formulas where natural taurine precursors run thin.

  12. 12
    vitamins**
  13. 13
    dried kelp

    Natural source of iodine and trace minerals. A common premium-brand inclusion.

  14. 14
    garlic
  15. 15
    choline chloride. vitamins: **vitamin e supplement
  16. 16
    vitamin b12 supplement

    Essential for red blood cell formation and neurological function. Plant ingredients lack B12, so it has to be added.

  17. 17
    calcium pantothenate

    Same as d-calcium pantothenate. Vitamin B5 in standardized form.

  18. 18
    vitamin d3 supplement

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

  19. 19
    thiamine mononitrate

    B vitamin (B1). Essential for nervous system function. Cooked-in vitamin loss is why thiamine is always added back.

  20. 20
    riboflavin . minerals: *potassium chloride
  21. 21
    iron amino acid chelate

    Iron bound to amino acids for better absorption. Premium form versus inorganic iron sulfate.

  22. 22
    zinc amino acid chelate

    Zinc bound to amino acids for better absorption. Same idea as zinc proteinate, the premium form of the mineral.

  23. 23
    copper amino acid chelate

    Copper bound to amino acids for better absorption. Premium form versus copper sulfate.

  24. 24
    potassium iodide

    Source of iodine, an essential trace mineral for thyroid function. Required for AAFCO-complete formulas.

  25. 25
    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 →

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