Our verdict
Is Faim Museau Beef & Apple a good dog food?
We score it 62/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists cod liver oil
- 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (22)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- veg 33.5%
- supplement 18.9%
- mineral 16.7%
- meat 11.7%
- oil 9.2%
- fibre 5.6%
- additive 4.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef | Beef | meat · medium | - | 6.0 |
| 2 | Finely ground chicken bone | Bone | mineral · medium | - | 5.8 |
| 3 | Beef organ meat (Liver & Heart) | Liver | meat · good | - | 5.7 |
| 4 | Apple pulp | Apple Fibre | fibre · medium | - | 5.6 |
| 5 | Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg · good | - | 5.4 |
| 6 | Cranberry | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 5.3 |
| 7 | Broccoli | Broccoli | veg · good | - | 5.2 |
| 8 | Cod liver oil | Cod Liver Oil | oil · good | - | 5.0 |
| 9 | Organic kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 4.9 |
| 10 | Nutritional yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 4.7 |
| 11 | Red beet | Beetroot | veg · good | - | 4.6 |
| 12 | Apple cider vinegar | Apple Cider Vinegar | additive · medium | - | 4.5 |
| 13 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 4.3 |
| 14 | Coconut oil | Coconut Oil | oil · medium | - | 4.2 |
| 15 | Vitamins (Choline chloride, Vitamin E, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin, Folic acid) | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 4.1 |
| 16 | Sea salt | Sea Salt | mineral · medium | - | 3.9 |
| 17 | Thyme | Thyme | veg · good | - | 3.8 |
| 18 | Zinc | Zinc Oxide | supplement · good | - | 3.7 |
| 19 | Iron | Iron | mineral · good | - | 3.5 |
| 20 | Copper | Copper | mineral · good | - | 3.4 |
| 21 | Manganese | Manganese | supplement · good | - | 3.3 |
| 22 | Probiotics from Bacilli and Lactobacilli sp. | Probiotic | supplement · good | - | 3.1 |
- 1. Beef6.0% estimated
- 2. Finely ground chicken bone5.8% estimated
- 3. Beef organ meat (Liver & Heart)5.7% estimated
- 4. Apple pulp5.6% estimated
- 5. Alfalfa5.4% estimated
- 6. Cranberry5.3% estimated
- 7. Broccoli5.2% estimated
- 8. Cod liver oil5.0% estimated
- 9. Organic kelp4.9% estimated
- 10. Nutritional yeast4.7% estimated
- 11. Red beet4.6% estimated
- 12. Apple cider vinegar4.5% estimated
- 13. Flaxseed4.3% estimated
- 14. Coconut oil4.2% estimated
- 15. Vitamins (Choline chloride, Vitamin E, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin, Folic acid)4.1% estimated
- 16. Sea salt3.9% estimated
- 17. Thyme3.8% estimated
- 18. Zinc3.7% estimated
- 19. Iron3.5% estimated
- 20. Copper3.4% estimated
- 21. Manganese3.3% estimated
- 22. Probiotics from Bacilli and Lactobacilli sp.3.1% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 17% · Fat 14%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 1.70% |
| Moisture | 60% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Keep frozen. Thaw in the fridge for a day beforehand. Once thawed, a portion can stay in the fridge for up to 3 days. Don't leave thawed medallions at room temperature for more than 15 minutes.
Feeding guide
Feed 0.5–8 medallions daily based on dog weight (5–100 lb); double the suggested amount for puppies. Skip 1 or 2 meals to transition (not for puppies).
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Choline chloride (Vitamin); Vitamin E (Vitamin); Vitamin B12 (Vitamin); Riboflavin (Vitamin); Folic acid (Vitamin); Zinc proteinate (Mineral); Iron proteinate (Mineral); Copper proteinate (Mineral); Manganese proteinate (Mineral)
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19
Brand and contact: Faim Museau
- Website
- https://faimmuseau.com/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 1 888 855-9622
- Contact page
- faimmuseau.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-19
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- faimmuseau.com
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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The overall score for this recipe is 62 out of 100. It gained +7.1 points for the overall quality of the ingredient list and +2.3 points for being labelled nutritionally complete. It lost -10.6 points for ingredients without printed percentages and -1.3 points for the oil and fat content.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.11 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.7% | -0.092 | -1.26 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 17.9% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.1% | 0.163 | +0.99 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 26.1% | -0.012 | -0.32 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -5.45 | 0.222 | -1.21 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.11 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.7% | -0.092 | -1.26 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 17.9% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.1% | 0.163 | +0.99 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 26.1% | -0.012 | -0.32 |
| 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 | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| 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) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| 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 | -5.45 | 0.222 | -1.21 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
| 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -1.74
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 61.7
- Final score
- 62/100
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 | 17 | 42.5 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 14 | 35 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1.7 | 4.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 9 nutritional additives on the label
- Choline chloride (Vitamin)
- Vitamin E (Vitamin)
- Vitamin B12 (Vitamin)
- Riboflavin (Vitamin)
- Folic acid (Vitamin)
- Zinc proteinate (Mineral)
- Iron proteinate (Mineral)
- Copper proteinate (Mineral)
- Manganese proteinate (Mineral)
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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| 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, 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 — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Rich in protein" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "Formulated to meet the AAFCO and NRC dog food nutritional profiles for growing puppies and for adult dogs" — supported by the declared complete and balanced 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| features apples, a crop known to help your dog's digestive health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No cooking or food processing takes place, in order to retain all their benefits and nutrients (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| All our ingredients come from farms and butchers in close proximity to our production factory in Bromont, Quebec (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| beef is a fantastic source of iron, zinc, B-complex vitamins, and essential amino acids (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in protein (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% Canadian beef (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to meet the AAFCO and NRC dog food nutritional profiles for growing puppies and for adult dogs (on pack) | Content | 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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