Bowlsome Beef Bobs
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Is Bowlsome Beef Bobs a good dog food?
We score it 76/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall score is 76 out of 100. The processing format contributed +6.6 points and the meat content contributed +4.9 points. The carbohydrate content reduced the score by -3.9 points, while lower-quality ingredients brought it down by -0.8 points.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
- Recipe76
- Nutritionallow90
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
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 76, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
- Meat makes up an estimated 51% of the dry matter (68% as fed).
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
Why you might not
- Only protein, fat and moisture declared; fibre and ash missing from the analysis.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 33.81%
- Fat
- 23.45%
- Moisture
- 4%
Energy: 436 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Feeding guide
0-5kg: up to 86g; 5-10kg: 86g to 144g; 10-15kg: 144g to 196g; 15-25kg: 196g to 287g; 25-50kg: 287g to 438g (guide only)
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish oil
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists wheat
- 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 (11)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68.16% Beef | Beef | meat | medium | 68.16 | 68.2 |
| 2 | 12.74% Wheat Flour | Wheat | carb | poor | 12.74 | 12.7 |
| 3 | 11.78% Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | 11.78 | 11.8 |
| 4 | 2.55% Beetroot | Beetroot | veg | good | 2.55 | 2.5 |
| 5 | 1.29% Vitamins and Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | 1.29 | 1.3 |
| 6 | 1.27% Barley Flour | Barley | carb | medium | 1.27 | 1.3 |
| 7 | 1.21% Natural Gelling Agent | Vegetable Gelling Agent | additive | medium | 1.21 | 1.2 |
| 8 | 0.7% Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil | good | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| 9 | 0.14% Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil | good | 0.14 | 0.1 |
| 10 | 0.13% Natural Antioxidant | Antioxidants | additive | medium | 0.13 | 0.1 |
| 11 | 0.03% Salt | Salt | additive | medium | 0.03 | 0.03 |
Brand
- Website
- https://bowlsome.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
- bowlsome.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 | 0.1 | 9.191 | +0.68 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 51.4% | 0.096 | +4.94 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 34.0% | -0.115 | -3.91 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.2% | -0.092 | -0.21 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.8% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.3% | 0.163 | +0.54 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.2% | -0.012 | -0.04 |
| Recipe graded poor | 12.7% | -0.065 | -0.83 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 12.7% | 0.060 | +0.76 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -1.64 | 0.222 | -0.37 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.1 | 9.191 | +0.68 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 51.4% | 0.096 | +4.94 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 34.0% | -0.115 | -3.91 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.2% | -0.092 | -0.21 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.8% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.3% | 0.163 | +0.54 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.2% | -0.012 | -0.04 |
| 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 | 12.7% | -0.065 | -0.83 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 12.7% | 0.060 | +0.76 |
| Undeclared quantities | 0.0% | -0.106 | +0.00 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| 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 | -1.64 | 0.222 | -0.37 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| 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 | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
| 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.06
- Subtotal
- 76.5
- Final score
- 76/100
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 | 33.81 | 35.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 23.45 | 24.4 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 436 | 454.2 | 50 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Portion-control flag: 436 kcal/100g as fed with fat at 24.4% dry matter, above the reference band. High-energy foods need smaller portions.
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 (100% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 20/20 |
| 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) | 5/10 |
| 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.
100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "High Protein - Great for active dogs needing fuel" — supported by the declared high protein data.
5 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| They are cooked before freeze-drying to ensure they are safe to handle and free from harmful pathogens, while still retaining complex carbohydrates (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| These meatballs can be used as training treats, meal toppers, or a full meal—simply rehydrate with warm water for a fresh, balanced meal (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Digestive Health - Barley, carrots, and beetroot support digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Muscle Support - Beef protein helps build and maintain strength (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| freeze-dried, all-natural single-meat protein meatballs made with premium Australian beef, blended with wholesome veggies and grains (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High Protein - Great for active dogs needing fuel (on page) | High/low level | consistent | 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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