Our verdict
Is Wildborn African Outback 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.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
47% 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 adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (20)47% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 51.6%
- veg 25.5%
- unknown 8.3%
- supplement 6.4%
- fibre 4.2%
- oil 4.1%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potato Flakes (min. 48%) | Potatoes | carb · medium | 48 | 48.0 |
| 2 | Ostrich Meat | Ostrich | meat · good | - | 2.2 |
| 3 | 20% dried and ground | Beetroot | veg · good | 20 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Sugar Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 5 | Apple (dried) (min. 5%) | Apples | veg · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 6 | Animal Fat | Unspecified Animal Fats and Oils | oil · poor | - | 2.1 |
| 7 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 2.0 |
| 8 | Protein Hydrolysate | Protein Hydrolysate | other · poor | - | 1.9 |
| 9 | Brewer's Yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 10 | Potato Protein | Potato protein | carb · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 11 | Nettle | Nettles | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 12 | Blackberry Leaves | Blackberry Leaves | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 13 | Yarrow | Yarrow | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 14 | Fennel | Fennel | veg · good | - | 1.5 |
| 15 | Caraway | Caraway | veg · good | - | 1.4 |
| 16 | Camomile Flowers | Chamomile | veg · good | - | 1.4 |
| 17 | Mistletoe | Mistletoe | veg · medium | - | 1.3 |
| 18 | Gentian Root | Dried Gentian Root | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
| 19 | Centaury | Dried Centaury | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
| 20 | dried 0.03% | unmatched | - | 0.03 | 0.03 |
- 1. Potato Flakes (min. 48%)48% declared48.0% estimated
- 2. Ostrich Meat2.2% estimated
- 3. 20% dried and ground20% declared20.0% estimated
- 4. Sugar Beet Pulp2.1% estimated
- 5. Apple (dried) (min. 5%)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 6. Animal Fat2.1% estimated
- 7. Peas2.0% estimated
- 8. Protein Hydrolysate1.9% estimated
- 9. Brewer's Yeast1.9% estimated
- 10. Potato Protein1.8% estimated
- 11. Nettle1.7% estimated
- 12. Blackberry Leaves1.7% estimated
- 13. Yarrow1.6% estimated
- 14. Fennel1.5% estimated
- 15. Caraway1.4% estimated
- 16. Camomile Flowers1.4% estimated
- 17. Mistletoe1.3% estimated
- 18. Gentian Root1.2% estimated
- 19. Centaury1.2% estimated
- 20. dried 0.03%0.03% declared0.03% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 21% · Fat 10%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21% |
| Fat | 10% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 7.80% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.22% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.35% |
| Calcium | 1.30% |
| Phosphorus | 0.95% |
| Sodium | 0.25% |
Energy: 357 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Fütterungsempfehlung für alle erwachsenen Hunde pro Tag: 5 kg 55-95 g, 10 kg 125-185 g, 20 kg 210-265 g, 30 kg 310-400 g, 40 kg 400-485 g, 60 kg 525-675 g, 80 kg 675-745 g
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A: 12 000 I.E.; Vitamin D3: 1 200 I.E.; Vitamin E (all rac-α Tocopherylacetat): 100 mg; Kupfer (als Kupfer-(II)-Sulfat, Pentahydrat): 10 mg; Zink (als Zinkoxid): 70 mg; Zink (als Aminosäure, Zinkchelat, Hydrat): 5,3 mg; Jod (als Calciumjodat, wasserfrei): 2 mg; Selen (als Natriumselenit): 0,2 mg; Taurin: 300 mg
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19
Brand and contact: Wildborn
- Website
- https://www.wildborn.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
- www.wildborn.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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a total score of 50 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +3.7 points to the score. However, the processing format reduced the score by -6.7. Furthermore, ingredients without printed percentages subtracted -5, and the carbohydrate content contributed -4.1 to the calculation.
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 | 0.4 | 9.191 | +3.73 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 35.5% | -0.115 | -4.09 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.1% | -0.092 | -1.02 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 15.4% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 16.2% | -0.012 | -0.20 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 11.4% | -0.027 | -0.30 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.1% | -0.065 | -0.26 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.1% | 0.060 | +0.24 |
| Undeclared quantities | 47.0% | -0.106 | -4.96 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -0.12 | 0.222 | -0.03 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.4 | 9.191 | +3.73 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 35.5% | -0.115 | -4.09 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.1% | -0.092 | -1.02 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 15.4% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 16.2% | -0.012 | -0.20 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 11.4% | -0.027 | -0.30 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.1% | -0.065 | -0.26 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.1% | 0.060 | +0.24 |
| Undeclared quantities | 47.0% | -0.106 | -4.96 |
| 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 | -0.12 | 0.222 | -0.03 |
| 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
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 49.6
- 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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21 | 23.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 84.2 |
| Fat | 10 | 11 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 93 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.3 | 1.4 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 98.1 |
| Phosphorus | 0.95 | 1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Sodium | 0.25 | 0.3 (band 0.1+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 92.1 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 357 | 394.5 | 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 9 declared nutrients (combined weight 105); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 9 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A: 12 000 I.E.
- Vitamin D3: 1 200 I.E.
- Vitamin E (all rac-α Tocopherylacetat): 100 mg
- Kupfer (als Kupfer-(II)-Sulfat, Pentahydrat): 10 mg
- Zink (als Zinkoxid): 70 mg
- Zink (als Aminosäure, Zinkchelat, Hydrat): 5,3 mg
- Jod (als Calciumjodat, wasserfrei): 2 mg
- Selen (als Natriumselenit): 0,2 mg
- Taurin: 300 mg
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 (53% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 10.6/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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, 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.
50/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Fleischanteil 100 % vom afrikanischen Strauß, ohne Getreide" — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
Consistent with the label
- "ohne Getreide" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
10 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| hypoallergene Zusammensetzung (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| empfohlen für Allergiker (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| leicht verdaulich (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| enthält alle notwendigen Nährstoffe, Vitamine und Mineralien (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fleisch in Lebensmittelqualität aus kontrollierter Herkunft (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| ohne Getreide (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| ausgewogener Anteil an Omega 6 und Omega-3-Fettsäuren (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fleischanteil 100 % vom afrikanischen Strauß, ohne Getreide (on page) | Content | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| ohne Sonnenblumenöl (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Alleinfuttermittel für Hunde aller Rassen mit extra viel Frischfleisch - 54 % - tierisches Protein* (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Premium Hundefutter mit Straußenfleisch, Kartoffel, Früchten, Heilkräutern und Tausendgüldenkraut (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| frei von Zucker, Soja, Bleichmitteln, Vitamin K3, Geruchs-Farb- oder Geschmacksverstärkern und künstlichen Konservierungsmitteln (on page) | Free-from | 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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