Earthborn Holistic Western Feast Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Top 5 ingredients of Earthborn Holistic Western Feast Grain-Free Dry Dog Food are Beef Meal, Peas, Pea Protein, Dried Eggs, and Tapioca.
Earthborn Holistic Western Feast Grain-Free Dry Dog Food Ingredients
This is also a great source of protein and is higher in protein concentration than raw beef.
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 is used as a non-nutritive binder in dog foods.
Starch Meter
According to the guaranteed analysis, Earthborn Holistic Western 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 Western 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.
