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Classics, Beef and Barley Recipe
ACANA

Classics, Beef and Barley Recipe

Evidence Good
dry all life stages $2.89/lb Data verified from brand site

ACANA Classics, Beef and Barley Recipe earns a Sniff Score of 51/100 (C) with Good evidence. 1 controversial ingredient flagged. Score capped at 64 due to DCM-pulse trigger.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

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

PQI

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

FQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

Score capped at 64 due to DCM-pulse trigger.

CAP why?

Contains high legume stacking. Three or more pulse-family ingredients in top 10. Split-ingredient evidence of pea/lentil/chickpea reliance..

CIP
Guaranteed analysis
Protein
25%
min
Fat
15%
min
Fiber
6%
max
Moisture
12%
max
Ingredients
43 total
  1. 1 beef
  2. 2 beef meal
  3. 3 pearled barley
  4. 4 peas
  5. 5 oat groats
  6. 6 pork fat
  7. 7 pork meal
  8. 8 oats
  9. 9 lentil fiber
  10. 10 natural pork flavor
  11. 11 pea starch
  12. 12 fish oil
  13. 13 potassium chloride
  14. 14 vitamin e supplement
  15. 15 dried kelp
  16. 16 salt
  17. 17 choline chloride
  18. 18 dl-methionine
  19. 19 taurine
  20. 20 zinc proteinate
  21. 21 mixed tocopherols
  22. 22 vitamin c
  23. 23 vitamin a supplement
  24. 24 vitamin d3 supplement
  25. 25 apples

Showing first 25 of 43. Position 1-5 has the largest weight.

AAFCO statement

ACANA Classics Beef * Barley Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, except growth of large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult).