AniForte Joint Snack
Treat · complementaryHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is AniForte Joint Snack a good dog food?
This is a treat, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a treat should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
Complementary semi-moist dry treats for dogs of all life stages, with chicken, green and mussel flakes from msc as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists green-lipped mussel
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 39.0% 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
What the label tells us
- The label lists 9 ingredients.
- Uses generic terms (Chicken, Fish Meal): the specific animal source is not stated.
- Lists no artificial colours or preservatives.
- Prints quantities for 7 ingredients.
Why is this treat not scored?
Our 1 to 100 rating applies to complete diets, so treats and complementary foods are presented as what the label tells us rather than a number that would invite comparison with complete meals.
What should I look for on a treat label?
A short ingredient list, named animal sources instead of generic terms, and no artificial colours or preservatives. Printed quantities are a good transparency signal, though few treat labels provide them.
These points are derived from the published ingredient list, not a rating.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 30.70% · Fat 38%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30.70% |
| Fat | 38% |
| Fibre | 3.40% |
| Ash | 3.60% |
| Moisture | 2.50% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Note: Store in a cool, dry place and protect from light.
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (10)13% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 79.5%
- veg 10.1%
- unknown 5.4%
- supplement 5.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78.0% chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | 78 | 78.0 |
| 2 | 3.0% New Zealand green-lipped mussel powder | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 3 | mussel flakes (Mytilus edulis) from MSC-certified aquaculture | unmatched | - | - | 5.4 |
| 4 | 0.22% vitamin C | Vitamin C | supplement · good | 0.22 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 2.0% devil's claw powder | Devil's Claw | veg · medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 6 | 1.5% sea fish collagen powder | Collagen | supplement · good | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| 7 | 1.5% omega-3 fish meal | Fish Meal | meat · medium | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| 8 | turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 4.5 |
| 9 | 0.3% methylsulfonylmethane | MSM | supplement · good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 10 | black pepper | Black Pepper | veg · medium | - | 3.6 |
- 1. 78.0% chicken78% declared78.0% estimated
- 2. 3.0% New Zealand green-lipped mussel powder3% declared3.0% estimated
- 3. mussel flakes (Mytilus edulis) from MSC-certified aquaculture5.4% estimated
- 4. 0.22% vitamin C0.22% declared0.2% estimated
- 5. 2.0% devil's claw powder2% declared2.0% estimated
- 6. 1.5% sea fish collagen powder1.5% declared1.5% estimated
- 7. 1.5% omega-3 fish meal1.5% declared1.5% estimated
- 8. turmeric4.5% estimated
- 9. 0.3% methylsulfonylmethane0.3% declared0.3% estimated
- 10. black pepper3.6% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: AniForte
- Website
- https://www.aniforte.co.uk/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Product page
- www.aniforte.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
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
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 | +5.34 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 62.9% | 0.096 | +6.04 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 17.3% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.5% | -0.012 | -0.15 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 7.3% | -0.027 | -0.19 |
| Undeclared quantities | 13.5% | -0.106 | -1.42 |
| 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 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.34 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 62.9% | 0.096 | +6.04 |
| 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 | 17.3% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.5% | -0.012 | -0.15 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 7.3% | -0.027 | -0.19 |
| 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 | 13.5% | -0.106 | -1.42 |
| 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 | 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
- Subtotal
- 67.7
- Final score
- 68/100
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.
This is not a complete diet, so the 1-100 rating does not apply to it. Read the recipe breakdown above as ingredient-quality context only.
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
Not applicable to complementary food. FEDIAF reference ranges apply to complete diets.
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 (86.5% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 17.3/20 |
| 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) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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 (Additives declared, Feeding guidance given, 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.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Monoprotein, high meat content - no grain" — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 % natural functional snack for joint health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports joint movement (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% natural functional snacks with chicken (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains pure New Zealand green-lipped mussel in full-fat quality for joint health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Easy to break - suitable for all breeds and ages (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| It supports the regeneration of joint cartilage and also has a beneficial effect on the quality of the animal's joints. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| free from added sugar, artificial flavourings, colourings, preservatives and synthetic vitamins (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With extra fine chicken (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Without gluten (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains our powerful Green Lipped Mussel powder (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| a tasty and highly digestible treat made with an extra high proportion of pure chicken meat (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| exceptionally high meat content of 88% chicken (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No gluten (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Its high levels of the natural omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and eicosatetraenoic acid (ETA) make it a valuable source. (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Monoprotein, high meat content - no grain (on page) | Content | contradicted | 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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