About Us Kangaroo & Chicken Pâté
Wet Pate complete High meat Clear label
Is About Us Kangaroo & Chicken Pâté a good dog food?
We score it 69/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The food scored 69 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5 points, and the meat content added +4.7 points. On the other hand, ingredients without printed percentages deducted -3.6 points, while the additives in the recipe contributed +2.3 points.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
34% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe69
- Nutritionallow94
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- EvidenceNot recorded
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Why you might choose it
- Scores 69, in the top quarter of the foods we track.
- Meat makes up an estimated 48% of the dry matter (66% as fed).
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
Why you might not
- Only protein and fat declared; fibre, ash and moisture missing from the analysis.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 8.50%
- Fat
- 4%
- Carbohydrates
- 4%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.10%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 0.60%
- Calcium
- 0.20%
- Phosphorus
- 0.20%
Energy: 95 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.
Feeding guide
Approximate daily feeding: 1-5kg: 1/2 - 2 pouches; 5-10kg: 2 - 3 1/2 pouches; 10-25kg: 3 1/2 - 7 1/2 pouches; 25kg+: 7 1/2+ pouches. Introduce gradually over 7-10 days. Fresh drinking water freely available.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (31)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kangaroo (19%) | Kangaroo | meat | good | 19 | 19.0 |
| 2 | Chicken frames (18%) | Chicken | meat | medium | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Chicken meat (16%) | Chicken | meat | medium | 16 | 16.0 |
| 4 | Chicken liver (13%) | Chicken Liver | meat | good | 13 | 13.0 |
| 5 | Prebiotics (chicory) | Prebiotics | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 6 | Vitamins & minerals | Vitamin | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 7 | Cassia gum | Cassia gum | additive | poor | - | 1.6 |
| 8 | Guar gum | Guar gum | additive | medium | - | 1.6 |
| 9 | Carrageenan | Carrageenan | additive | poor | - | 1.5 |
| 10 | Glycine | Manganese Glycine Chelate | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 11 | Dextrose | Dextrose | carb | poor | - | 1.5 |
| 12 | DL-Methionine | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 13 | Xylose | Xylose | additive | poor | - | 1.4 |
| 14 | Sunflower oil | Sunflower oil | oil | good | - | 1.4 |
| 15 | Flaxseed oil | Linseed oil | oil | good | - | 1.4 |
| 16 | Yucca schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 17 | Rosehip | Rose Hip | veg | good | - | 1.3 |
| 18 | Sweet potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 1.3 |
| 19 | Carrot | Carrots | veg | good | - | 1.2 |
| 20 | Spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 1.2 |
| 21 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 1.2 |
| 22 | Kale | Kale | veg | good | - | 1.1 |
| 23 | Broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 1.1 |
| 24 | Tomato | Tomato | veg | good | - | 1.1 |
| 25 | Apple | Apples | veg | good | - | 1.0 |
| 26 | Cranberry | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 1.0 |
| 27 | Blueberry | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 1.0 |
| 28 | Rosemary | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 1.0 |
| 29 | Parsley | Parsley | veg | good | - | 0.9 |
| 30 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg | good | - | 0.9 |
| 31 | Green tea. | Green Tea | veg | good | - | 0.9 |
Brand
- Address
- Hawkesbury Valley
- Contact page
- befrankpets.com.au
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-18
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- befrankpets.com.au
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-09-26. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +5.01 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 48.4% | 0.096 | +4.65 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.115 | -0.49 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.1% | -0.092 | -0.65 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.6% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 14.4% | 0.163 | +2.35 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 18.2% | -0.012 | -0.22 |
| Recipe graded poor | 6.0% | -0.065 | -0.39 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.6% | 0.060 | +0.10 |
| Undeclared quantities | 34.0% | -0.106 | -3.59 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -7.40 | 0.222 | -1.64 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +5.01 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 48.4% | 0.096 | +4.65 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.115 | -0.49 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.1% | -0.092 | -0.65 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.6% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 14.4% | 0.163 | +2.35 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 18.2% | -0.012 | -0.22 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 6.0% | -0.065 | -0.39 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.6% | 0.060 | +0.10 |
| Undeclared quantities | 34.0% | -0.106 | -3.59 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -3.158 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -7.40 | 0.222 | -1.64 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Subtotal
- 68.5
- Final score
- 69/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8.5 | 38.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 4 | 18.2 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 0.2 | 0.9 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 82.3 |
| Phosphorus | 0.2 | 0.9 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 95.5 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1 | 1 (band 1 to 2%) | 70 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 95 | 431.8 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 78% from the food type.
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (66% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 13.2/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Additives declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kangaroo is a lean protein that contains conjugated linolenic acid, iron and essential vitamins, which support muscle health, immune system, and overall wellbeing. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ocean Fish: rich in omega-3, calcium, and vitamin D, which help support healthy bones, teeth, brain function, and heart health. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicken is a source of high-quality protein, essential vitamins and minerals, which help support muscle development and metabolic function. Rich in vitamin B6 which plays a role in supporting brain development, immune function, and metabolism. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rosehip is a potent source of the natural antioxidant vitamin C and helps support immune and skin health. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Superfood Blend is a natural source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients, supporting immune health and promoting healthy digestion. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Flaxseed is a rich source of alpha linolenic acid which helps support healthy joint, heart and brain health. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Turmeric contains curcumin which can help support healthy joints. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain Free Adult Dog (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 95% meat, organs & superfoods (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced to provide everyday nourishment for adult dogs (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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