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Horizon Taiga Grain-Free Pork Formula Dry Dog Food

Top 5 ingredients of Horizon Taiga Grain-Free Pork Formula Dry Dog Food are Pork Meal, Red Lentils, Peas, Garbanzo Beans, and Pea Starch.

Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min.): 26%
Crude Fat (min.): 13%
Crude Fiber (max.): 5%
Moisture (max.): 10%
Calories: 3,430 kcal/kg, 360 kcal/cup

Horizon Taiga Grain-Free Pork Formula Dry Dog Food Ingredients

Pork Meal, Red Lentils, Peas, Garbanzo Beans, Pea Starch, Pork, Alfalfa Meal, Canola Oil, Carrots, Apples, Broccoli, Bok Choy, Cabbage, Blueberries, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, Fructooligosaccharides, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Taurine, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract, Pineapple, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Bifidum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Ferrous Sulphate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Sulphate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulphate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Selenium Yeast, Magnesium Oxide
We specified the salt's position and marked it to help you evaluate the ingredients better with The Salt Divider.
Pea Fiber as a dog food ingredient

This ingredients is the whole hog, including bones, organs and tissues, that has been cooked down, with the water extracted and the residue is ground into a fine, high-protein meal.

Lentils are not generally in dog foods. This isn’t any problem, they are an acceptable carbohydrate source. And again, your dog will not likely have been exposed to these unless you’ve been cooking for him. It is extremely unlikely to cause an allergic reaction.

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.

Garbanzo Beans, aka chickpeas, are a good source of plant-based protein and fiber for dogs. They are also low in fat and contain a range of essential vitamins and minerals, including zinc, iron, and magnesium.


Garbanzo beans can support healthy weight management and provide a nutritious alternative to traditional protein sources.

Pea Starch is a complex carbohydrate that is slowly digested and absorbed, providing a sustained source of energy. Pea starch is also a good source of fiber, which can support healthy digestion and maintain regular bowel movements.

In addition, pea starch is hypoallergenic and easily digestible, making it a great option for dogs with food allergies or sensitivities.

Starch Meter

According to the guaranteed analysis, Horizon Taiga Grain-Free Pork Formula Dry Dog Food has 26% protein, 13% fat, 5% fiber, and 10% moisture. If we assume 5% ash, then the starch amount in this dog food is 41%.

The largest proportion of Carbohydrates in dog food is provided by starch and indeed dogs don't have carbohydrate requirement at all.

We calculated the starch ratio in Horizon Taiga Grain-Free Pork Formula Dry Dog Food as 41%. Basically, around two fifth (almost half) 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 Horizon kibble has more starch ratio than the average.

Protein (26%)
Starch (41 %)
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