Is Sherbrooke Canin Taiga Pork Grain-Free a good dog food?
We score it 50/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 50 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.7 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe50
- Nutritionalmedium98
- Transparency75
- 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
- Single named animal protein: pork.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 9% of the dry matter; carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 26%
- Fat
- 13%
- Fibre
- 5%
- Ash
- 6.80%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Calcium
- 1.30%
- Phosphorus
- 1.05%
- Sodium
- 0.19%
Energy: 343 kcal/100g
Dry matter basis
- Protein
- 28.90%
- Fat
- 14.40%
- Fibre
- 5.60%
- Ash
- 7.60%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamins and chelated minerals
Technological additives
Yucca schidigera extract
Feeding guide
Recommended amount per day in standard 8 oz cups (≈240 ml): 20 lbs – Puppy 1½ / Adult 1¼ / Senior 1¼; 40 lbs – Puppy 2½ / Adult 2¼ / Senior 1¾; 60 lbs – Puppy 3½ / Adult 3 / Senior 2½; 80 lbs – Puppy 4¼ / Adult 3¾ / Senior 3; 100 lbs – Puppy 5 / Adult 4¼ / Senior 3¾; 120 lbs – Puppy 5¾ / Adult 5 / Senior 4¼. Divide into 2 meals/day for adults, 3 meals/day for puppies. Amounts may vary with activity level, metabolism, and condition. Gradual transition over 7–10 days recommended.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: pork
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, duck as ingredients
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 (28)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pork meal | Dehydrated Pork Protein | meat | good | - | 4.7 |
| 2 | red lentils | Lentils | veg | medium | - | 4.6 |
| 3 | peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 4.5 |
| 4 | garbanzo beans | Chickpeas | veg | medium | - | 4.5 |
| 5 | pea starch | Pea Starch | carb | poor | - | 4.4 |
| 6 | pork | Pork | meat | medium | - | 4.3 |
| 7 | alfalfa meal | Alfalfa Meal | fibre | medium | - | 4.2 |
| 8 | canola oil | Rapeseed oil | oil | good | - | 4.1 |
| 9 | carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 4.0 |
| 10 | apples | Apples | veg | good | - | 3.9 |
| 11 | broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 3.9 |
| 12 | bok choy | unmatched | - | - | - | 3.8 |
| 13 | cabbage | Cabbage | veg | good | - | 3.7 |
| 14 | blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 3.6 |
| 15 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 3.5 |
| 16 | salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 3.4 |
| 17 | dicalcium phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement | medium | - | 3.4 |
| 18 | fructooligosaccharides | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement | good | - | 3.3 |
| 19 | yucca schidigera extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 3.2 |
| 20 | taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 3.1 |
| 21 | aspergillus niger fermentation products | unmatched | - | - | - | 3.0 |
| 22 | pineapple | Pineapple | veg | good | - | 2.9 |
| 23 | enterococcus faecium | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement | good | - | 2.9 |
| 24 | lactobacillus casei | Lactobacillus casei | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 25 | lactobacillus acidophilus | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | bifidobacterium bifidum | Bifidobacterium bifidum | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 27 | lactobacillus plantarum | Lactobacillus plantarum | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 28 | vitamins and chelated minerals. | Vitamin | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
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
- sherbrookecanin.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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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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.67 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 6.5% | -0.115 | -0.75 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.9% | -0.092 | -0.64 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 9.1% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.3% | 0.163 | +0.86 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 50.6% | -0.012 | -0.62 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 5.8% | -0.027 | -0.15 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.4% | -0.065 | -0.28 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.4% | 0.060 | +0.26 |
| 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 | -4.20 | 0.222 | -0.93 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.67 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 6.5% | -0.115 | -0.75 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.9% | -0.092 | -0.64 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 9.1% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.3% | 0.163 | +0.86 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 50.6% | -0.012 | -0.62 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 5.8% | -0.027 | -0.15 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.4% | -0.065 | -0.28 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.4% | 0.060 | +0.26 |
| 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 | -4.20 | 0.222 | -0.93 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| 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
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 50.4
- Final score
- 50/100
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 | 26 | 28.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 99.3 |
| Fat | 13 | 14.4 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 5 | 5.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.3 | 1.4 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 98.1 |
| Phosphorus | 1.05 | 1.2 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 (band 1 to 2%) | 84.3 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 343 | 379 | 100 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was 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) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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) | 5/5 |
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
- "Complete and balanced meal - for all life stages" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "Single protein: pork. No chicken" — supported by the declared single protein data.
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most ingredients are sourced locally (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low glycemic index (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cooked at low temperature (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Prebiotics, probiotics, and digestive enzymes added after the kibble is cooled (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-Free (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete and balanced meal - for all life stages (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Canadian family-owned company (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Single protein: pork. No chicken (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made to order in small batches (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ingredients are sourced from the human food supply chain (on page) | Content | 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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