Bonza Bioactive Bites
Supplement · complementary
Our verdict
Is Bonza Bioactive Bites a good dog food?
This is a supplement, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a supplement should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
Complementary extruded dry supplement for dogs of all life stages, with potato flour, glycerine and glucosamine as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- You need more protein than this: 5.3% on a dry-matter basis is in the low 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 declares
Active ingredients and quantities as printed by the manufacturer. We record them as stated; we do not assess whether they are effective. Supplements are not scored.
| Active | Declared amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Glucosamine | 480 mg | per 2 x 3g chews |
Nutrition and feedingProtein 5.25% · Fat 6.56%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 5.25% |
| Fat | 6.56% |
| Fibre | 1.14% |
| Ash | 7.73% |
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Choline Chloride 963 mg/kg; Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 6567 mg/kg; Tocopherol Extract from Vegetable Oils 3000 mg/kg; Manganese Chelate of Glycine; Hydrated – Manganese 666.6 mg/kg
Technological additives
Clinoptilolite from Sedimentary Origin 14895.72 mg/kg; Colloidal Silica (KynoSil® Silicium Complex) 22.5 mg/kg; Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary Extract) 666.7 mg/kg; Boswellia Serrata 3333 mg/kg; Camellia sinensis (Green Tea Extract) 10000 mg/kg; Black Pepper Extract 2333 mg/kg
Ingredients (33)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 37.3%
- veg 23.9%
- carb 18.6%
- fibre 6.7%
- other 3.9%
- oil 3.5%
- mineral 3.1%
- additive 3.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potato Flour | Potato Flour | carb · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 2 | Glycerine | Glycerine | other · medium | - | 3.9 |
| 3 | Glucosamine HCl | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 3.9 |
| 4 | Potato Starch | Potato starch | carb · poor | - | 3.8 |
| 5 | Potato Fibre | Potato Fibre | fibre · medium | - | 3.8 |
| 6 | Fava Bean Flour | Fava Bean Flour | carb · medium | - | 3.7 |
| 7 | MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) | MSM | supplement · good | - | 3.6 |
| 8 | Blackstrap Molasses | Blackstrap molasses | carb · medium | - | 3.6 |
| 9 | Pea Flour | Pea flour | carb · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 10 | Coconut Oil | Coconut Oil | oil · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 11 | Sunflower Lecithin | Lecithin | supplement · good | - | 3.4 |
| 12 | Inactivated Yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 3.3 |
| 13 | Chicory Root Powder | Chicory root | veg · good | - | 3.3 |
| 14 | Chondroitin Sulphate | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 15 | Algae Meal | Seaweed | veg · good | - | 3.2 |
| 16 | Clinoptilolite | Clinoptilolite | mineral · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 17 | Pectin | Vegetable Gelling Agent | additive · medium | - | 3.0 |
| 18 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 3.0 |
| 19 | Pumpkin Seed Flour | Pumpkin Seed Meal | fibre · good | - | 2.9 |
| 20 | Dried Algae | Seaweed | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 21 | Apple | Apples | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 22 | Ashwagandha Oil | Ashwagandha | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 23 | Vit C | Vitamin C | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 24 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 2.6 |
| 25 | Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables | Avocado | veg · poor | - | 2.5 |
| 26 | Vitamin E | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 27 | Hyaluronic Acid | Hyaluronic acid | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 28 | Ginger | Ginger | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 29 | Spirulina | Spirulina | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 30 | Yucca Schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 31 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 32 | Manganese Chelate of Glycine | Manganese Glycine Chelate | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 33 | Rosehip Powder | Rose Hip | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
- 1. Potato Flour4.0% estimated
- 2. Glycerine3.9% estimated
- 3. Glucosamine HCl3.9% estimated
- 4. Potato Starch3.8% estimated
- 5. Potato Fibre3.8% estimated
- 6. Fava Bean Flour3.7% estimated
- 7. MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)3.6% estimated
- 8. Blackstrap Molasses3.6% estimated
- 9. Pea Flour3.5% estimated
- 10. Coconut Oil3.5% estimated
- 11. Sunflower Lecithin3.4% estimated
- 12. Inactivated Yeast3.3% estimated
- 13. Chicory Root Powder3.3% estimated
- 14. Chondroitin Sulphate3.2% estimated
- 15. Algae Meal3.2% estimated
- 16. Clinoptilolite3.1% estimated
- 17. Pectin3.0% estimated
- 18. Calcium Carbonate3.0% estimated
- 19. Pumpkin Seed Flour2.9% estimated
- 20. Dried Algae2.8% estimated
- 21. Apple2.8% estimated
- 22. Ashwagandha Oil2.7% estimated
- 23. Vit C2.7% estimated
- 24. Turmeric2.6% estimated
- 25. Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables2.5% estimated
- 26. Vitamin E2.5% estimated
- 27. Hyaluronic Acid2.4% estimated
- 28. Ginger2.4% estimated
- 29. Spirulina2.3% estimated
- 30. Yucca Schidigera2.2% estimated
- 31. Choline Chloride2.2% estimated
- 32. Manganese Chelate of Glycine2.1% estimated
- 33. Rosehip Powder2.1% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-22
Brand and contact: Bonza
- Website
- https://www.bonza.dog/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 01453 709677
- Address
- Happea Chappea Ltd, 6 Burgoyne Rd, London, N4 1AD, United Kingdom
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-08-22
- Product page
- www.bonza.dog
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
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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.96 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 17.1% | -0.115 | -1.97 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.1% | -0.092 | -0.38 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 21.1% | -0.005 | -0.11 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.3% | 0.163 | +0.53 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 41.3% | -0.012 | -0.50 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.375 | -0.89 |
| Recipe graded poor | 6.4% | -0.065 | -0.41 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.8% | 0.060 | +0.23 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -3.64 | 0.222 | -0.81 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.96 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 17.1% | -0.115 | -1.97 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.1% | -0.092 | -0.38 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 21.1% | -0.005 | -0.11 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.3% | 0.163 | +0.53 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 41.3% | -0.012 | -0.50 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.375 | -0.89 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 6.4% | -0.065 | -0.41 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.8% | 0.060 | +0.23 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| 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) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| 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 | -3.64 | 0.222 | -0.81 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| 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
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 46.5
- Final score
- 47/100
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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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 (Analytical constituents 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naturally Supports Joint Comfort and Promotes Healthy Movement and Flexibility. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports Joint Comfort (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports Cartilage Health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports Flexibility (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports Connective Tissue (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps Ease Morning Stiffness (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports Healthy Mobility (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| delivers 10 clinically researched bioactives through multiple complementary pathways (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| targeting joint comfort, cartilage integrity, connective tissue strength and healthy inflammatory response (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| KynoSil® patented silicium complex acts as the structural scaffold for collagen synthesis, supporting ligament and tendon strength (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine HCl, GreenDroitin™ plant-sourced chondroitin sulphate and Hyaluronic Acid work together to support cartilage structure, joint cushioning and synovial fluid viscosity (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ashwagandha Oil and Ginger support comfortable movement from the moment your dog rises (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| MSM and Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables (ASU) support connective tissue integrity at the cellular level (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| DHAgold® Algal Omega-3 and Green Tea antioxidants provide ongoing protection against oxidative stress in joint tissues (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No animal derivatives. (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No synthetics. (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| plant-based formula that works through their body's own structural and anti-inflammatory pathways (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Advanced Joint and Mobility formula (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free Delivery in UK and Germany on Orders over £39/€39 (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| BIOACTIVE INGREDIENTS (per 2 x 3g CHEWS) (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Risk-Free Happiness Guarantee (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 60 x 3g Soft Chew Supplements (on page) | Content | 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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