Our verdict
Is Albion Pet Foods Complete Puppy Beef a good dog food?
We score it 92/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete raw food for puppies, with beef, beef tripe and beef heart as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: beef
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- You are limiting fat: 46.3% on a dry-matter basis is in the high band
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.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 12.80% · Fat 13.20%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12.80% |
| Fat | 13.20% |
| Fibre | 1.20% |
| Ash | 1.40% |
| Moisture | 71.50% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Please note that we do not send out single boxes (12 x 454g) of frozen food. The minimum order quantity is 11kg of frozen packs of meat (24 packets). This is to help keep the product frozen during transit. ... Frozen From Fresh Albion raw meat products are frozen from fresh to maintain quality and flavour. Thaw before feeding Thaw before feeding in a sealed container.
Feeding guide
(% of pups body weight) 2- 4 months – 8-10% in 3-4 meals 4-6 months – 6-8% in 3-4 meals 6-8 months – 4-6% in 2 meals 8-12 months – 3-4% in 2 meals Feeding guide Free from artificial colouring, fillers, preservatives, additives, grains or cereals. Delicious meal made from responsibly sourced human grade ingredients. Frozen From Fresh Albion raw meat products are frozen from fresh to maintain quality and flavour. Thaw before feeding Thaw before feeding in a sealed container. Once thawed keep in a refrigerator and use within 24 hours of opening. Handling raw meat Always clean bowl and work surfaces after use. Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw meat. Compo
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (9)9 of 9 percentages printed
Estimated composition
- meat 80.0%
- veg 17.0%
- supplement 3.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef 45% | Beef | meat · medium | 45 | 45.0 |
| 2 | Beef tripe 25% | Beef Tripe | meat · medium | 25 | 25.0 |
| 3 | Beef heart 5% | Beef Heart | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 4 | Beef liver 5% | Beef Liver | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 5 | Butternut squash 10% | Butternut Squash | veg · good | 10 | 10.0 |
| 6 | Green beans 4% | Green Beans | veg · good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 7 | Red cabbage 3% | Cabbage | veg · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 8 | Dicalcium phosphate 2% | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 9 | Multi vitamins and minerals 1% | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | 1 | 1.0 |
- 1. Beef 45%45% declared45.0% estimated
- 2. Beef tripe 25%25% declared25.0% estimated
- 3. Beef heart 5%5% declared5.0% estimated
- 4. Beef liver 5%5% declared5.0% estimated
- 5. Butternut squash 10%10% declared10.0% estimated
- 6. Green beans 4%4% declared4.0% estimated
- 7. Red cabbage 3%3% declared3.0% estimated
- 8. Dicalcium phosphate 2%2% declared2.0% estimated
- 9. Multi vitamins and minerals 1%1% declared1.0% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Albion Pet Foods
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 01789641733
- Address
- Albion Pet Food Ltd, 3b Wellington Road, Waterloo Industrial Estate, Bidford on Avon, B50 4JH
- Contact page
- albionpetfoods.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- albionpetfoods.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.
Brand and retailer reviews
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The score came in at 92 out of 100. The meat content contributed +7.8 points, and the overall quality of the ingredient list added a further +5.7 points. However, the added vitamins and minerals pulled the score down by -0.1 points, and the processing format reduced it by -0.1 points.
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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.72 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 80.8% | 0.096 | +7.76 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 9.2% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 10.0% | -0.012 | -0.12 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Fresh × high meat | 1.0 | 11.084 | +11.08 |
| 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.72 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 80.8% | 0.096 | +7.76 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 9.2% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 10.0% | -0.012 | -0.12 |
| 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 | 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 | 1.0 | 11.084 | +11.08 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| 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
- Subtotal
- 92.1
- Final score
- 92/100
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.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for puppies and growth. 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.
Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12.8 | 44.9 | 100 |
| Fat | 13.2 | 46.3 | 100 |
Scored over 2 declared nutrients (combined weight 40); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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 (100% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 20/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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) | 10/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (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.
See all current recalls we track.
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 Puppy Beef is a highly nutritious raw meal designed for growing puppies" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "Free from artificial colouring, fillers, preservatives, additives, grains or cereals." — supported by the declared grain-free data.
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-Quality Protein: Supports muscle growth and body tissue development. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Beef Tripe Benefits: Rich in amino acids, fatty acids, and nutrients that enhance overall health and aid digestion. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Beef Offal Nutrition: Packed with essential vitamins and minerals like iron, vitamin A, B, D, and zinc to support digestion, immunity, and overall health. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete Puppy Beef is a highly nutritious raw meal designed for growing puppies (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vegetables for Antioxidants: Adds extra vitamins and antioxidants for a complete, wholesome diet. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free from artificial colouring, fillers, preservatives, additives, grains or cereals. (on page) | Free-from | 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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