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Classics, Chicken and Barley Recipe
ACANA

Classics, Chicken and Barley Recipe

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

ACANA Classics, Chicken and Barley Recipe earns a Sniff Score of 48/100 (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 chicken 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
42 total
  1. 1 chicken
  2. 2 chicken meal
  3. 3 pearled barley
  4. 4 peas
  5. 5 oat groats
  6. 6 chicken fat
  7. 7 oats
  8. 8 lentil fiber
  9. 9 natural flavor
  10. 10 pea starch
  11. 11 fish oil
  12. 12 dicalcium phosphate
  13. 13 potassium chloride
  14. 14 dried kelp
  15. 15 salt
  16. 16 choline chloride
  17. 17 vitamin e supplement
  18. 18 zinc proteinate
  19. 19 mixed tocopherols
  20. 20 vitamin c
  21. 21 vitamin a supplement
  22. 22 vitamin d3 supplement
  23. 23 taurine
  24. 24 apples
  25. 25 vegetable

Showing first 25 of 42. Position 1-5 has the largest weight.

AAFCO statement

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