the honest kitchen Minced Grain Free Chicken Recipe
Cat Food · scored by FurMetric
85Excellent
This is a whole-food wet cat food led by named chicken with no artificial additives or harmful preservatives. Dry-matter protein and fat are strong, though no added taurine is listed which matters for cats.
How our scores compare · 100–75 Excellent, 74–50 Fair, below 50 Poor
What hurt the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- No added taurine — Essential nutrient for cats absent
- Plant-heavy filler mix — Several veggies/fruits for obligate carnivore
- Iron oxide — Colorant with no nutritional value
What helped the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Named chicken first — Quality animal protein leads list
- No artificial additives — No dyes, BHA/BHT, or preservatives
- High dry-matter protein — Species-appropriate protein once moisture removed
- Whole named ingredients — Recognizable real foods throughout
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