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Old Mother Hubbard Classic Savory Mix (Bac’N’Cheez, Liv’R’Crunch & P-Nuttier)

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry Data verified from brand site

Wellness Old Mother Hubbard Classic Savory Mix (Bac’N’Cheez, Liv’R’Crunch & P-Nuttier) earns a Sniff Score of 40/100 (D) with Fair evidence. 1 controversial ingredient flagged. Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=13.5%, CF_DM=7.9%.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber.

CQI

Includes egg, named fish, or organ meat for diverse high-bioavailability protein.

STACK

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

ACF

Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=13.5%, CF_DM=7.9%.

CAP why?

Plant-protein-dominated formula. wheat flour as the #1 ingredient.

PQI

Contains added sugar. Nutritionally unjustifiable in any complete dog diet..

CIP
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 13% ⓘ
Protein
12%
min (as fed)
Fat
7%
min (as fed)
Fiber
5.5%
max (as fed)
Moisture
11%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

23 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    wheat flour

    Refined wheat, usually used as a binder. Cheap, not harmful, not a nutrition contributor.

  2. 2
    oatmeal

    Gentle on the stomach. Slow-release carbs and soluble fiber that supports stool quality.

  3. 3
    wheat bran
  4. 4
    chicken fat

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

  5. 5
    cane molasses

    Added sugar from sugar cane. Used for palatability or texture. Dogs don't need added sugar.

  6. 6
    apples

    Real fruit, some fiber and antioxidants. The amount in kibble is too small to matter much.

  7. 7
    carrots

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

  8. 8
    chicken liver

    Organ meat. Dense in protein, iron, vitamin A, and the B vitamins. Among the most nutrient-rich ingredients a dog can eat.

  9. 9
    eggs

    Whole eggs. The highest-quality protein on any ingredient label by amino acid score.

  10. 10
    crunchy peanut butter
  11. 11
    bacon
  12. 12
    cheddar cheese
  13. 13
    natural flavor

    Legal term for animal-derived flavoring, usually hydrolyzed liver or broth. Adds taste, says nothing about quality.

  14. 14
    salt

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

  15. 15
    turmeric

    Spice with anti-inflammatory compounds. Real research in humans, but the dose in kibble is small. Mostly there for label appeal.

  16. 16
    paprika
  17. 17
    natural bacon flavor
  18. 18
    paprika extract
  19. 19
    natural peanut flavor
  20. 20
    mixed tocopherols

    Natural vitamin E used to keep fats from going rancid. The good kind of preservative.

  21. 21
    rosemary extract

    Natural preservative. Replaces synthetic ones like BHA and BHT.

  22. 22
    green tea extract
  23. 23
    spearmint extract

13 of 23 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.