Canidae Pure Farm To Bowl Grass-Fed Beef & Barley Recipe
Dry Extruded · complete
Our verdict
Is Canidae Pure Farm To Bowl Grass-Fed Beef & Barley Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 48/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with beef, dried chicken protein and barley 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 adult dogs
- Doesn't list turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists pearled barley
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
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 24.50% · Fat 14%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24.50% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 5% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.15% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.30% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
not stated
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E 50 IU/kg; Taurine 0.1 %; Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 10 mg/kg; Glucosamine 450 mg/kg; Chondroitin Sulfate 700 mg/kg; Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 15 mg/kg; Chondroitin Sulfate 1100 mg/kg
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative)
Ingredients (40)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 60.1%
- meat 9.7%
- carb 9.5%
- additive 8.7%
- veg 3.4%
- oil 3.1%
- fibre 3.0%
- mineral 2.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef | Beef | meat · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 2 | Chicken Meal (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate) | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 3.3 |
| 3 | Pearled Barley | Pearled Barley | carb · medium | - | 3.2 |
| 4 | Whole Grain Sorghum | Sorghum | carb · medium | - | 3.2 |
| 5 | Millet | Millet | carb · good | - | 3.1 |
| 6 | Beef Meal (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate) | Beef | meat · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 7 | Chicken Fat | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 3.1 |
| 8 | Suncured Alfalfa Meal | Alfalfa Meal | fibre · medium | - | 3.0 |
| 9 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 3.0 |
| 10 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.9 |
| 11 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.9 |
| 12 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 13 | Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative) | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 2.8 |
| 14 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 15 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.7 |
| 16 | Zinc Methionine Complex | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 17 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 18 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 19 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 20 | Iron Proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 2.5 |
| 21 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 22 | L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 23 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 24 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 25 | Manganese Proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 26 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 27 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 28 | d-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 29 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 30 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 31 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 32 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 33 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.9 |
| 35 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 37 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product | Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 39 | Green Tea Extract | Green Tea | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
- 1. Beef3.3% estimated
- 2. Chicken Meal (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate)3.3% estimated
- 3. Pearled Barley3.2% estimated
- 4. Whole Grain Sorghum3.2% estimated
- 5. Millet3.1% estimated
- 6. Beef Meal (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate)3.1% estimated
- 7. Chicken Fat3.1% estimated
- 8. Suncured Alfalfa Meal3.0% estimated
- 9. Natural Flavor3.0% estimated
- 10. Potassium Chloride2.9% estimated
- 11. Salt2.9% estimated
- 12. Choline Chloride2.9% estimated
- 13. Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative)2.8% estimated
- 14. Taurine2.8% estimated
- 15. Calcium Carbonate2.7% estimated
- 16. Zinc Methionine Complex2.7% estimated
- 17. Vitamin E Supplement2.6% estimated
- 18. Niacin Supplement2.6% estimated
- 19. Ferrous Sulfate2.6% estimated
- 20. Iron Proteinate2.5% estimated
- 21. Zinc Sulfate2.5% estimated
- 22. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate2.4% estimated
- 23. Copper Proteinate2.4% estimated
- 24. Vitamin A Supplement2.4% estimated
- 25. Manganese Proteinate2.3% estimated
- 26. Copper Sulfate2.3% estimated
- 27. Thiamine Mononitrate2.2% estimated
- 28. d-Calcium Pantothenate2.2% estimated
- 29. Manganese Sulfate2.1% estimated
- 30. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride2.1% estimated
- 31. Riboflavin Supplement2.1% estimated
- 32. Calcium Iodate2.0% estimated
- 33. Vitamin D3 Supplement2.0% estimated
- 34. Sodium Selenite1.9% estimated
- 35. Biotin1.9% estimated
- 36. Folic Acid1.9% estimated
- 37. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.8% estimated
- 38. Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product1.8% estimated
- 39. Green Tea Extract1.7% estimated
- 40. Rosemary Extract1.7% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-22
Brand and contact: Canidae
- Website
- https://canidae.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
- canidae.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?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 48 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.7 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
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 | +5.67 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.7% | -0.115 | -1.11 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.5% | -0.092 | -0.32 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.0% | 0.163 | +1.46 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 63.6% | -0.012 | -0.78 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.8% | -0.065 | -0.51 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.0% | 0.060 | +0.18 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -10.47 | 0.222 | -2.32 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.67 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.7% | -0.115 | -1.11 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.5% | -0.092 | -0.32 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.6% | -0.005 | -0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.0% | 0.163 | +1.46 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 63.6% | -0.012 | -0.78 |
| 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 | 7.8% | -0.065 | -0.51 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.0% | 0.060 | +0.18 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| 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) | 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 | -10.47 | 0.222 | -2.32 |
| 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
- 47.5
- Final score
- 48/100
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.
Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24.5 | 27.1 (band 18 to 40%) | 94.7 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 5 | 5.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 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-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 7 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E 50 IU/kg
- Taurine 0.1 %
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 10 mg/kg
- Glucosamine 450 mg/kg
- Chondroitin Sulfate 700 mg/kg
- Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 15 mg/kg
- Chondroitin Sulfate 1100 mg/kg
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture 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 (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) | 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 (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.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "without any corn, wheat or soy" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsibly sourced nutrition from the farm to your dog's bowl (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| wild caught salmon (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| sourced from a network of trusted farmers that use regenerative farming to help restore and promote healthy soil and support a healthy ecosystem (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| VITAMIN E 50.0 IU/kg MIN (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| nutrient-rich ingredients nourish your dog's health and well-being (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grass-fed beef that is responsibly sourced (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| regeneratively farmed ingredients that help restore soil and promote biodiversity (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| carefully selected to support development and maintenance of strong muscles (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| confirm nutrient levels to guarantee consistent, high-quality nutrition in every bite (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| without any corn, wheat or soy (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Proudly cooked in small batches at our own facility in Brownwood, TX (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| responsibly sourced proteins (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| leading safety and quality standards (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Our nutrient-dense ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| CRUDE PROTEIN 24.5% MIN (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with 8 key ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Every batch of Canidae Pure Farm to Bowl undergoes comprehensive testing to ensure it is free from harmful pathogens and toxins (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pure Farm To Bowl was born from our belief that quality pet food starts long before it reaches the bowl (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grass-Fed Beef & Barley Recipe (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| CHONDROITIN SULFATE 700 mg/kg MIN (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| TOTAL MICROORGANISMS (Bacillus amyloliquefaciens) 110,000 CFU/g MIN (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS 0.15% MIN (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) 10.0 mg/kg MIN (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| ME (kcal/kg) 3,528 (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| GLUCOSAMINE 450 mg/kg MIN (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| OMEGA-6 FATTY ACIDS 2.3% MIN (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cooked in our Brownwood, Texas facility in small batches with leading safety, quality and nutritional standards (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Our #1 ingredient is grass-fed beef (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| CRUDE FAT 14.0% MIN (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| MOISTURE 10.0% MAX (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| TAURINE 0.1% MIN (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| CRUDE FIBER 5.0% MAX (on pack) | 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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