Alpha Spirit Semi-Moist Puppies
Dry Semi Moist complete High meat Clear label
Is Alpha Spirit Semi-Moist Puppies a good dog food?
We score it 70/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe scores 70 out of 100. The meat content contributed +7.4 points, while the processing format reduced the score by -6.2. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.5 points, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed a further +2.3 points.
- Recipe70
- Nutritionalmedium100
- Transparency60
- 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.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 29.50%
- Fat
- 15%
- Fibre
- 2%
- Ash
- 7%
- Moisture
- 25%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 1790%
- Calcium
- 1.20%
- Phosphorus
- 1.10%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Glucosamine: 3930 mg/kg; Taurine: 2680 mg/kg; Iron: 62 mg/kg
Storage
Store the product in a cool, dry place, protected from sunlight.
Feeding guide
Consult the daily food requirements table as a reference, varying the amount according to age, activity level, weight or breed. Always leave fresh clean water available.
Reviews
3,419 reviews on this product · 4.9/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken liver
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists mackerel
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists pork
- Your dog avoids duck: the label lists duck
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 20.0% 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (20)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh and hydrolyzed meat and fish | Fresh Meat | meat | medium | - | 1.6 |
| 2 | 35% fresh turkey meat | Turkey | meat | medium | 35 | 35.0 |
| 3 | 5% alacha (Sardinella aurita) | Alacha | meat | good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 4 | 5% mackerel (Scomber scombrus) | Mackerel | meat | good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 5 | 5% horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.) | Horse Mackerel | meat | good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 6 | 5% sardine (Sardina pilchardus) | Sardines | meat | good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 7 | 15% fresh pork meat | Pork | meat | medium | 15 | 15.0 |
| 8 | 10% fresh duck meat | Duck | meat | medium | 10 | 10.0 |
| 9 | 5% fresh chicken liver | Chicken Liver | meat | good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 10 | hydrolyzed starch | Hydrolysed Starch | carb | poor | - | 1.6 |
| 11 | vegetable glycerin | Glycerine | other | medium | - | 1.5 |
| 12 | eggs | Egg | meat | good | - | 1.4 |
| 13 | Beta Vulgaris pulp | Beetroot | veg | good | - | 1.4 |
| 14 | brewer's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) | Brewer's Yeast | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 15 | sweet potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 1.2 |
| 16 | carrot | Carrots | veg | good | - | 1.1 |
| 17 | apple | Apples | veg | good | - | 1.1 |
| 18 | cumin | Cumin | veg | good | - | 1.0 |
| 19 | thyme (Thymus vulgaris) | Thyme | veg | good | - | 0.9 |
| 20 | turmeric (Curcuma longa). | Turmeric | veg | good | - | 0.9 |
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-06
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.aspiritpetfood.store
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 2026-10-06. 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 | +5.53 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 76.9% | 0.096 | +7.39 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.5% | -0.115 | -0.63 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.2% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.8% | -0.012 | -0.05 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.375 | -0.90 |
| Recipe graded poor | 1.6% | -0.065 | -0.10 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.6% | 0.060 | +0.09 |
| Undeclared quantities | 15.0% | -0.106 | -1.58 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.97 | 33.786 | +32.77 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | yes | -6.174 | -6.17 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.53 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 76.9% | 0.096 | +7.39 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.5% | -0.115 | -0.63 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.2% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.8% | -0.012 | -0.05 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.375 | -0.90 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 1.6% | -0.065 | -0.10 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.6% | 0.060 | +0.09 |
| Undeclared quantities | 15.0% | -0.106 | -1.58 |
| 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) | 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 | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.97 | 33.786 | +32.77 |
| 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 | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | yes | -6.174 | -6.17 |
| 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
- -0.05
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 70.3
- Final score
- 70/100
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 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 | 29.5 | 39.3 | 100 |
| Fat | 15 | 20 | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.6 | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1.1 | 1.5 | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.1 | 1.1 | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-3 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 6 declared nutrients (combined weight 80); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 3 nutritional additives on the label
- Glucosamine: 3930 mg/kg
- Taurine: 2680 mg/kg
- Iron: 62 mg/kg
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 (85% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 17/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| 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 (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 — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Libre de cereales" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libre de cereales (on pack) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sin gluten (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sin harinas cárnicas (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NO ESTÁ EXTRUSIONADA (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| elaborado con pescado y carne fresca (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| no contiene grasas añadidas (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| ingredientes naturales y frescos de categoría alimentaria humana (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Con una alimentación más natural, su perro estará lleno de energía, saludable y ¡Con un hermoso y brillante pelaje! (on page) | Functional | 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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