Calibra Expert+ Adult Light Sterilised Beef
Wet Chunks · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Calibra Expert+ Adult Light Sterilised Beef a good dog food?
We score it 64/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete wet food in chunks for adult dogs, with beef, rice and peas as the main ingredients.
47% 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 adult dogs
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 34.1% 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 9.50% · Fat 7.50%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9.50% |
| Fat | 7.50% |
| Fibre | 0.80% |
| Ash | 1.80% |
| Moisture | 78% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.10% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.10% |
| Calcium | 0.30% |
| Phosphorus | 0.25% |
| Sodium | 0.25% |
Energy: 114 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store in a dry and cool place. Once opened, keep in the fridge, and use within 3 days.
Feeding guide
Feed 1–2 meals per day. Initially feed recommended daily amounts then gradually adjust to maintain a lean condition. Introduce gradually over 7–10 days. Fresh drinking water should always be available.
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (20)47% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 40.0%
- carb 18.3%
- supplement 18.2%
- fibre 12.1%
- veg 9.0%
- oil 2.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dehydrated beef protein (26%) | Beef | meat · medium | 26 | 26.0 |
| 2 | broken rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 6.7 |
| 3 | fresh beef (14%) | Beef | meat · medium | 14 | 14.0 |
| 4 | brown rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 6.3 |
| 5 | peas (8%) | Peas | veg · good | 8 | 8.0 |
| 6 | dried beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 6.0 |
| 7 | lignocellulose | Lignocellulose | fibre · medium | - | 5.6 |
| 8 | hydrolyzed vegetable protein | Vegetable protein extracts | carb · poor | - | 5.2 |
| 9 | beef tallow (2%) | Tallow | oil · medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 10 | linseed (1%) | Linseed | veg · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 11 | minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 4.8 |
| 12 | salmon oil (0.5%) | Salmon Oil | oil · good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 13 | psyllium (0.5%) | Psyllium | fibre · good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 14 | yeast (0.5%) | Yeast | supplement · good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 15 | fructo-oligosaccharides (0.2%) | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 16 | mannan-oligosaccharides (0.15%) | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement · good | 0.15 | 0.1 |
| 17 | Yucca schidigera (0.15%) | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | 0.15 | 0.1 |
| 18 | chondroitine sulphate | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 4.5 |
| 19 | glucosamine sulphate | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 4.1 |
| 20 | Lacticaseibacillus paracasei HA-108 inactivated | Lacticaseibacillus paracasei | supplement · good | - | 3.7 |
- 1. dehydrated beef protein (26%)26% declared26.0% estimated
- 2. broken rice6.7% estimated
- 3. fresh beef (14%)14% declared14.0% estimated
- 4. brown rice6.3% estimated
- 5. peas (8%)8% declared8.0% estimated
- 6. dried beet pulp6.0% estimated
- 7. lignocellulose5.6% estimated
- 8. hydrolyzed vegetable protein5.2% estimated
- 9. beef tallow (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 10. linseed (1%)1% declared1.0% estimated
- 11. minerals4.8% estimated
- 12. salmon oil (0.5%)0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 13. psyllium (0.5%)0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 14. yeast (0.5%)0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 15. fructo-oligosaccharides (0.2%)0.2% declared0.2% estimated
- 16. mannan-oligosaccharides (0.15%)0.15% declared0.1% estimated
- 17. Yucca schidigera (0.15%)0.15% declared0.1% estimated
- 18. chondroitine sulphate4.5% estimated
- 19. glucosamine sulphate4.1% estimated
- 20. Lacticaseibacillus paracasei HA-108 inactivated3.7% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-10-21
Brand and contact: Calibra
- Website
- https://calibrastore.co.uk/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-21
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- calibrastore.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.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 64 out of 100 based on several key factors. The meat content contributed +3.5 points and the overall quality of the ingredient list added +4.6 points to the total. However, the carbohydrate content resulted in a deduction of -2.4 points, and ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -5 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 | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.58 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 36.6% | 0.096 | +3.51 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 21.3% | -0.115 | -2.45 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.2% | -0.092 | -0.30 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.8% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.9% | -0.012 | -0.27 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.2% | -0.065 | -0.34 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.2% | 0.060 | +0.31 |
| Undeclared quantities | 47.0% | -0.106 | -4.96 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -0.31 | 0.222 | -0.07 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.58 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 36.6% | 0.096 | +3.51 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 21.3% | -0.115 | -2.45 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.2% | -0.092 | -0.30 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.8% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.9% | -0.012 | -0.27 |
| 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 | 5.2% | -0.065 | -0.34 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.2% | 0.060 | +0.31 |
| Undeclared quantities | 47.0% | -0.106 | -4.96 |
| 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 | -0.31 | 0.222 | -0.07 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| 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 | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Subtotal
- 63.8
- Final score
- 64/100
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 | 9.5 | 43.2 (band 23.318181818181817 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 7.5 | 34.1 (band 7.125 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.8 | 3.6 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 0.3 | 1.4 (band 0.6477272727272727 to 2.5%) | 93.2 |
| Phosphorus | 0.25 | 1.1 (band 0.5181818181818182 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Sodium | 0.25 | 1.1 (band 0.12954545454545455+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 (band 1 to 2%) | 82 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 114 | 518.2 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 9 declared nutrients (combined weight 105); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
High confidence: full analysis plus minerals or omegas and declared energy.
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 (53% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 10.6/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| 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) | 5/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Additives declared).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made with dehydrated beef protein and fresh beef to help preserve muscle mass while supporting optimal body weight (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| reduced fat levels to help manage energy intake and support long-term weight management (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Lignocellulose, psyllium and beet pulp – helps support satiety and sensitive digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Prebiotics and inactivated Lacticaseibacillus paracasei – helps support gut health and digestive balance (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine and chondroitin – helps support healthy joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Salmon oil and linseed – helps support skin and coat condition (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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