Fromm Four-Star Pork & Peas Recipe Dry Dog Food
Top 5 ingredients of Fromm Four-Star Pork & Peas Recipe Dry Dog Food are Pork, Peas, Chickpeas, Pea Flour, and Pork Meat Meal.
Fromm Four-Star Pork & Peas Recipe Dry Dog Food Ingredients
Pork, a good source of protein and amino acids essential for muscle growth and energy, is also an excellent source of B vitamins to support a healthy nervous system.
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.
Chickpeas provide a variety of vitamins and minerals (Vitamin B6, Iron, Magnesium), as well as a decent amount of fiber and protein.
Chickpeas are a source of essential nutrients in dog food. It helps regulate blood sugar and supports the immune system.
Again due to the lack of grains in this diet, pea flour has been included to boost carbohydrate levels without adding gluten. Pea flour is also an excellent source of vegetable based protein and certain antioxidants.
Starch Meter
According to the guaranteed analysis, Fromm Four-Star Pork & Peas Recipe Dry Dog Food has 29% protein, 17% fat, 6.5% fiber, and 10% moisture. If we assume 5% ash, then the starch amount in this dog food is 32.5%.
We calculated the starch ratio in Fromm Four-Star Pork & Peas Recipe Dry Dog Food as 32.5%. 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 Fromm kibble has less starch ratio than the average.
