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Nutro Grain-Free Slow Cooked Chicken Recipe Adult Pate Dog Food Trays, 3.5-oz, case of 24
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Grain-Free Slow Cooked Chicken Recipe Adult Pate Dog Food Trays, 3.5-oz, case of 24

Evidence Fair
wet adult maintenance $30.24

Nutro Grain-Free Slow Cooked Chicken Recipe Adult Pate Dog Food Trays, 3.5-oz, case of 24 earns a Sniff Score of 55/100 (C) with Fair evidence. 2 controversial ingredients flagged. Primary concern: no declared omega-3 source. fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

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

PQI

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

STACK

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

FQI

Contains carrageenan. Plausible rodent colitis mechanism, no direct canine clinical evidence at food-grade levels. Concern elevated for dogs with IBD..

CIP

Contains guar gum. Emerging microbiome data on emulsifiers; no canine clinical evidence. Minor penalty in canned food..

CIP

Controversial ingredients · 1

  • carrageenan
    Seaweed-derived thickener; some studies link it to gastrointestinal inflammation. Most common in wet foods but appears in some kibble gravies.

Every flagged ingredient has a published basis (confirmed harm / regulatory action / precautionary). See methodology →

Guaranteed analysis
Protein
10%
min
Fat
7%
min
Fiber
1%
max
Moisture
78%
max
Ingredients
31 total
  1. 1 chicken
  2. 2 chicken broth
  3. 3 beef liver
  4. 4 dried egg product
  5. 5 potassium chloride
  6. 6 dried tomatoes
  7. 7 calcium carbonate
  8. 8 tricalcium phosphate
  9. 9 choline chloride
  10. 10 dried yam
  11. 11 guar gum
  12. 12 carrageenan ⚠ Seaweed-derived thickener; some studies link it to gastrointestinal inflammation. Most common in wet foods but appears in some kibble gravies.
  13. 13 sodium acid pyrophosphate
  14. 14 tetrasodium pyrophosphate
  15. 15 magnesium sulfate
  16. 16 magnesium proteinate
  17. 17 salt
  18. 18 sodium hexametaphosphate
  19. 19 manganese sulfate
  20. 20 zinc sulfate
  21. 21 vitamin e supplement
  22. 22 d-calcium pantothenate
  23. 23 biotin
  24. 24 thiamine mononitrate
  25. 25 copper sulfate

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AAFCO statement

Nutro Grain-Free Slow Cooked Chicken Recipe Adult Pate Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.