Our verdict
Is Bella & Duke Super Beef a good dog food?
We score it 95/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete raw food for dogs of all life stages, with beef, beef tripe and beef kidney as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- 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: 34.6% 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 13.46% · Fat 9.45%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13.46% |
| Fat | 9.45% |
| Fibre | 0.62% |
| Ash | 2.40% |
| Moisture | 72.69% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.46% |
| Calcium | 5.23% |
| Phosphorus | 3% |
| Sodium | 0.92% |
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin D3 400 IU; Vitamin E 30 mg; Iron (as Iron (II) chelate of protein hydrolysates) 5 mg; Zinc (as Zinc chelate of protein hydrolysates) 25 mg; Manganese (as Manganese chelate of protein hydrolysates) 25 mg; Copper (as Copper (II) chelate of protein hydrolysates) 0.75 mg
Ingredients (21)0% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 77.3%
- veg 18.6%
- mineral 3.0%
- oil 1.0%
- fibre 0.0%
- supplement 0.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef meat (43%) | Beef | meat · medium | 43 | 43.0 |
| 2 | beef tripe (21%) | Beef Tripe | meat · medium | 21 | 21.0 |
| 3 | beef kidney (5%) | Beef Kidney | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 4 | beef liver (5%) | Beef Liver | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 5 | beef trachea (3%) | Trachea | meat · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 6 | beef bone (3%) | Bone | mineral · medium | 3 | 3.0 |
| 7 | carrots (3.2%) | Carrots | veg · good | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| 8 | sprouts (3.2%) | Sprouts | veg · good | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| 9 | broccoli (3.2%) | Broccoli | veg · good | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| 10 | cauliflower (3.2%) | Cauliflower | veg · good | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| 11 | cabbage (3.2%) | Cabbage | veg · good | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| 12 | blueberries (1%) | Blueberries | veg · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 13 | pure olive oil (1%) | Olive oil | oil · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 14 | sustainable organic Hebridean seaweed (1%) | Seaweed | veg · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 15 | organic turmeric (0.3%) | Turmeric | veg · good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 16 | dried algae | Seaweed | veg · good | - | 0.4 |
| 17 | organic ginger (0.1%) | Ginger | veg · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 18 | spirulina (0.05%) | Spirulina | veg · good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 19 | beet pulp (0.04%) | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| 20 | minerals (0.04%) | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| 21 | organic ground black pepper (0.03%) | Black Pepper | veg · medium | 0.03 | 0.03 |
- 1. Beef meat (43%)43% declared43.0% estimated
- 2. beef tripe (21%)21% declared21.0% estimated
- 3. beef kidney (5%)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 4. beef liver (5%)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 5. beef trachea (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 6. beef bone (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 7. carrots (3.2%)3.2% declared3.2% estimated
- 8. sprouts (3.2%)3.2% declared3.2% estimated
- 9. broccoli (3.2%)3.2% declared3.2% estimated
- 10. cauliflower (3.2%)3.2% declared3.2% estimated
- 11. cabbage (3.2%)3.2% declared3.2% estimated
- 12. blueberries (1%)1% declared1.0% estimated
- 13. pure olive oil (1%)1% declared1.0% estimated
- 14. sustainable organic Hebridean seaweed (1%)1% declared1.0% estimated
- 15. organic turmeric (0.3%)0.3% declared0.3% estimated
- 16. dried algae0.4% estimated
- 17. organic ginger (0.1%)0.1% declared0.1% estimated
- 18. spirulina (0.05%)0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 19. beet pulp (0.04%)0.04% declared0.04% estimated
- 20. minerals (0.04%)0.04% declared0.04% estimated
- 21. organic ground black pepper (0.03%)0.03% declared0.03% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-22
Brand and contact: Bella & Duke
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 01738 505031
- Address
- Parklife Arrol House, Viking Way Rosyth, Dunfermline KY11 2UT
- Contact page
- www.bellaandduke.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-08-22
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.bellaandduke.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.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The overall score for this recipe is 95 out of 100. The meat content contributed +7 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.1 points. Being labelled nutritionally complete gave the recipe +2.3 points, and printing percentages for most of the recipe provided a further +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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.08 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 73.3% | 0.096 | +7.03 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.4% | -0.092 | -0.31 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.4% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Undeclared quantities | 0.3% | -0.106 | -0.04 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.08 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 73.3% | 0.096 | +7.03 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.4% | -0.092 | -0.31 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.4% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 0.1% | -0.012 | -0.00 |
| 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 | 0.3% | -0.106 | -0.04 |
| 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 | 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
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 94.7
- Final score
- 95/100
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 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 | 13.46 | 49.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 9.45 | 34.6 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.62 | 2.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 93.6 |
| Calcium | 5.23 | 19.2 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 0 |
| Phosphorus | 3 | 11 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 0 |
| Sodium | 0.92 | 3.4 (band 0.1+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.7 | 1.7 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 85); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 6 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin D3 400 IU
- Vitamin E 30 mg
- Iron (as Iron (II) chelate of protein hydrolysates) 5 mg
- Zinc (as Zinc chelate of protein hydrolysates) 25 mg
- Manganese (as Manganese chelate of protein hydrolysates) 25 mg
- Copper (as Copper (II) chelate of protein hydrolysates) 0.75 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 (99.7% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 19.9/20 |
| 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) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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 (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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| These’re responsible for building and repairing muscles, producing and balancing hormones, boosting the immune system, promoting healthy digestion and so much more. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| these veggies provide soluble fibre and vitamins that support and improve their gut health. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| We’ve added organic spirulina to boost their immune system, a little ground ginger for its anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy properties, as well as a final flourish of ground black pepper and turmeric to aid digestive health. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fats are an essential addition to a balanced diet. They work hard to provide your pooch with energy and assist the normal development and function of cells, tissue, muscles and nerves. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| These omega-rich oils are responsible for the signature glossy coat found on raw fed pets too. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A diet rich in high-quality protein is vital for dogs as it provides energy and all-important essential amino acids that they need to thrive. (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| hand-picked berries too, these provide antioxidants and a vitamin boost. (on page) | Nutrient | 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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