Nature’s Recipe Prime Blends Salmon, Barley & Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
Top 5 ingredients of Nature’s Recipe Prime Blends Salmon, Barley & Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food are Salmon, Chicken Meal, Barley, Oatmeal, and Brown Rice.
Nature’s Recipe Prime Blends Salmon, Barley & Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food Ingredients
Salmon is a high protein food and also rich in omega-3 fatty acids while having very low saturated fat.
Omega-3s moisturize the skin and fight skin disorders and the vitamin B12 in salmon keeps blood and nerve cells healthy.
Chicken Meal is a dry, rendered product from whole chickens that has been through some processing to remove water and fat. It looks like brown flour, and it's a highly concentrated protein/mineral resource.
Chicken meal is basically chicken with a longer storage time. It's a protein-rich food and also Vitamin B12, Tryptophan, Choline, Zinc, Iron, and Copper resource. However, it's an already processed material in dog food manufacturing and makes the food ultra-processed.
Barley is source of carbohydrates for energy, B vitamins and fiber for a healthy digestive system. In some cases it has been known to lower cholesterol. It's a good alternative grain for dogs that are allergic to corn or wheat.
Oatmeal is a source of complex carbohydrates, releasing sugar and energy gradually, rather than overwhelming the body as simple carbohydrates may. They are a valuable source of dietary fiber, iron, and other essential vitamins.
Oats are especially high in B vitamins, which may aid in breaking down fats for the nervous system and help support muscle tone, skin, hair, and eye health. Oatmeal is considered an excellent source of dietary fiber and key vitamins and minerals.
Brown rice is a wholesome source of fiber and carbohydrates. A perfect choice for dogs, because this kind of complex carbohydrate is easier for them to digest than other kinds of carbohydrates, such as corn and wheat.
Brown rice is low in fat and is an excellent fiber source which promotes digestive health. It is also a good source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids as well as Vitamin E.
Starch Meter
According to the guaranteed analysis, Nature’s Recipe Prime Blends Salmon, Barley & Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food has 30% protein, 13% fat, 4% fiber, and 10% moisture. If we assume 5% ash, then the starch amount in this dog food is 38%.
We calculated the starch ratio in Nature’s Recipe Prime Blends Salmon, Barley & Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food as 38%. 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 Nature's Recipe kibble has less starch ratio than the average.
