Earthborn Holistic Great Plains Feast Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Top 5 ingredients of Earthborn Holistic Great Plains Feast Grain-Free Dry Dog Food are Bison Meal, Peas, Pea Protein, Tapioca, and Dried Egg.
Earthborn Holistic Great Plains Feast Grain-Free Dry Dog Food Ingredients
Bison Meal is considered a protein concentrate. Scientific analysis reveals that meat meals contain up to 300% more protein content than their fresh meat counterparts. Bison is a red meat which also provides essential fatty amino acids.
Peas are healthy, grain-free filter alternative that contain complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein, phytonutrients, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. They are also rich in protein and high in fiber.
Lutein in peas is an anti-oxidant good for heart, skin, and eye health. Sterols content in peas help lowering cholesterol. However, peas may be related to Canine Heart Disease and FDA is actively investigating this. 93 percent of reported foods in DCM cases contained peas and/or lentils.
Pea Protein is a plant-based protein source. It is a rich source of essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. These amino acids support healthy muscle growth and maintenance, and help to maintain a healthy immune system.
Pea protein is also a good source of fiber, which can support healthy digestion and maintain regular bowel movements. In addition, pea protein is hypoallergenic and easily digestible, making it a great option for dogs with food allergies or sensitivities.
Tapioca also provides grain-free and gluten-free carbohydrates which are extracted from the root of the cassava plant.
Provides an easily digested source of protein. The shells are taken off the eggs and the eggs white and yolk are dried before being added to the dog food formula.
Starch Meter
According to the guaranteed analysis, Earthborn Holistic Great Plains Feast Grain-Free Dry Dog Food has 32% protein, 18% fat, 4% fiber, and 10% moisture. If we assume 5% ash, then the starch amount in this dog food is 31%.
We calculated the starch ratio in Earthborn Holistic Great Plains Feast Grain-Free Dry Dog Food as 31%. Basically, around one third of the food you feed to {your dog} is starch.
Average starch ratio of dry dog foods on inthekibble.com is 38.67% - and that means this Earthborn Holistic kibble has less starch ratio than the average.