ACANA Adult Red Meat
Dry Extruded complete High meat Clear label
Is ACANA Adult Red Meat a good dog food?
We score it 63/100 (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 63 out of 100. The meat content contributed +5.6, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.2. On the other hand, the processing format adjusted the score by -7. Finally, ingredients without printed percentages contributed -5.2 to the final calculation.
40% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe63
- Nutritionalhigh99
- Transparency92
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited33
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.
Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with beef, pork and dehydrated pork protein as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Meat makes up an estimated 48% of the dry matter (49% as fed).
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Why you might not
We found no significant drawbacks in the data we hold for this product.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 29%
- Fat
- 17%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Ash
- 9%
- Moisture
- 12%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.80%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 2.10%
- Calcium
- 1.30%
- Phosphorus
- 1%
Energy: 347.5 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Taurine: 500 mg; Zinc proteinate: 112.5 mg; Copper proteinate: 11 mg; Vitamin B1: 75 mg; Vitamin B2: 15 mg; Vitamin B3: 150 mg; Vitamin B5: 45 mg; Vitamin B6: 26.25 mg; Vitamin B9: 5.25 mg; Vitamin B12: 0.15 mg; Vitamin A: 7500 IU; Vitamin D3: 1000 IU; Vitamin E: 600 IU
Technological additives
Tocopherol extract from vegetable oils: 110 mg; Citric acid: 40 mg
Storage
Once opened, store ACANA food in its packaging by rolling the top of the bag down after each use. In humid climates, use an airtight container with the entire bag inside; wash the bin when changing food. Refrigeration not required; store in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Keep lot number and Best Before date handy.
Feeding guide
Feed twice daily; adjust amounts according to age and activity; always provide fresh, clean water.
Reviews
Trustpilot: - · 1 reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists herring meal
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists pork
- 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 (40)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raw beef (11%) | Beef | meat | medium | 11 | 11.0 |
| 2 | raw pork (11%) | Pork | meat | medium | 11 | 11.0 |
| 3 | pork meal (9%) | Dehydrated Pork Protein | meat | good | 9 | 9.0 |
| 4 | whole red lentils | Lentils | veg | good | - | 1.8 |
| 5 | whole pinto beans | Whole Pinto Beans | carb | good | - | 1.8 |
| 6 | whole green peas | Peas | veg | good | - | 1.8 |
| 7 | herring meal (8%) | Herring Meal | meat | medium | 8 | 8.0 |
| 8 | pork fat (7%) | Pork Fat | oil | medium | 7 | 7.0 |
| 9 | whole green lentils | Lentils | veg | good | - | 1.7 |
| 10 | whole chickpeas | Chickpeas | veg | good | - | 1.7 |
| 11 | whole yellow peas | Peas | veg | good | - | 1.7 |
| 12 | raw lamb (4%) | Lamb | meat | medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 13 | raw pork liver (4%) | Liver | meat | good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 14 | fish oil (4%) | Fish Oil | oil | good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 15 | lentil fibre | Lentil Fiber | fibre | good | - | 1.6 |
| 16 | pea starch | Pea Starch | carb | poor | - | 1.6 |
| 17 | dicalcium phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement | medium | - | 1.6 |
| 18 | raw beef liver (1%) | Liver | meat | good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 19 | raw beef kidney (0.5%) | Kidney | meat | good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 20 | raw beef tripe (0.5%) | Tripe | meat | medium | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 21 | salt | Salt | additive | poor | - | 1.5 |
| 22 | dried kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 1.5 |
| 23 | yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 24 | fresh whole pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 1.4 |
| 25 | fresh whole butternut squash | Butternut Squash | veg | good | - | 1.4 |
| 26 | fresh whole zucchini | Courgette | veg | good | - | 1.4 |
| 27 | fresh whole carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 1.3 |
| 28 | fresh whole apples | Apples | veg | good | - | 1.3 |
| 29 | fresh whole pears | Pears | veg | good | - | 1.3 |
| 30 | fresh kale | Kale | veg | good | - | 1.3 |
| 31 | fresh spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 1.2 |
| 32 | fresh beet greens | Fresh Beet Greens | veg | good | - | 1.2 |
| 33 | fresh turnip greens | Turnip | veg | good | - | 1.2 |
| 34 | whole cranberries | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 1.1 |
| 35 | whole blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 1.1 |
| 36 | dried chicory root | Chicory root | veg | good | - | 1.1 |
| 37 | turmeric | Turmeric | veg | good | - | 1.0 |
| 38 | althea root | Althea | veg | good | - | 1.0 |
| 39 | rosehips | Rose Hip | veg | good | - | 1.0 |
| 40 | juniper berries | Juniper Berries | veg | good | - | 0.9 |
Brand
- Phone
- 01737 767679
- Address
- Bern Pet Foods Ltd. Bancroft Place 10 Bancroft Road Reigate, Surrey RH2 7RP UK
- Contact page
- www.acanapetfoods.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-08-29
- Scored with
- Model v2 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.acanapetfoods.co.uk
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 v2 on 2026-09-22. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.915 | +6.23 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 47.9% | 0.116 | +5.55 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.8% | -0.113 | -0.65 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 21.2% | -0.088 | -1.87 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 14.1% | -0.002 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.7% | 0.177 | +0.48 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.4% | -0.009 | -0.05 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.1% | -0.045 | -0.14 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.868 | -1.74 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.6% | 0.056 | +0.09 |
| Undeclared quantities | 40.0% | -0.131 | -5.24 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 47.9 | -0.073 | -3.51 |
| Additive penalty | -1.87 | 0.236 | -0.44 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.915 | +6.23 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 47.9% | 0.116 | +5.55 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.8% | -0.113 | -0.65 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 21.2% | -0.088 | -1.87 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 14.1% | -0.002 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.7% | 0.177 | +0.48 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.4% | -0.009 | -0.05 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.371 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.022 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.1% | -0.045 | -0.14 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.868 | -1.74 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.6% | 0.056 | +0.09 |
| Undeclared quantities | 40.0% | -0.131 | -5.24 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 11.440 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -1.988 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.250 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 47.9 | -0.073 | -3.51 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -1.87 | 0.236 | -0.44 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Raw | no | 13.322 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | 7.712 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | 6.583 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 4.857 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | 0.072 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 11.127 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 9.320 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | 4.569 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -2.321 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.833 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.711 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | 2.935 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | 2.292 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.01
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 62.7
- Final score
- 63/100
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.
Score history across model versions
The score shown above is always computed with the latest published model. Earlier scores are kept for the record and are never edited or deleted; a scoring change ships as a new model version with a public write-up on the methodology page.
| Model | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| v2 | 63/100 | current |
| v1 | 62/100 | |
| v1.9 | 63/100 |
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 | 29 | 33 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 17 | 19.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.3 | 1.5 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 99.3 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 88 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 347.5 | 394.9 | 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 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
High confidence: full analysis plus minerals or omegas and declared energy.
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 (60% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 12/20 |
| 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) | 10/10 |
| 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.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The marketing claims made on the pack and product page, and how much evidence sits behind them. We record the claims as stated; we do not assess whether they are true.
| Claim | Type | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|
| helps support digestive health with fibre, plus prebiotics from dried chicory root (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| antioxidant-rich ingredients, plus added Vitamin E, help support a healthy immune system (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| balances protein-rich animal ingredients, whole fruit and nutritious vegetables help your dog maintain a healthy weight (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| no low-cost ingredients like soy, corn, tapioca or wheat (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| with no grain ingredients (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| 60 percent quality animal ingredients and 40 percent fruits, vegetables and nutrients (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| High-protein dog food recipe (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial flavours or colours added (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| A freeze-dried coating adds rich flavour dogs crave (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
Limited: at least one claim rests on manufacturer assertion alone.
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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