Canidae Pure Farm to Bowl Wild-Caught Salmon & Sweet Potato Grain Free Recipe
Dry Extruded · complete
Our verdict
Is Canidae Pure Farm to Bowl Wild-Caught Salmon & Sweet Potato Grain Free Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 50/100 (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 salmon, salmon protein and sardines 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
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
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 33% · Fat 14%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 33% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 5% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1.20% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.10% |
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E 100 IU/kg; Taurine 0.1 %; Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 15 mg/kg; Glucosamine 400 mg/kg; Chondroitin Sulfate 700 mg/kg; Choline Chloride; Taurine; Vitamin E Supplement; L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate; Zinc Proteinate; Zinc Sulfate; Ferrous Sulfate; Iron Proteinate; Niacin Supplement; Copper Sulfate; Vitamin A Supplement; Copper Proteinate; Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex; Thiamine Mononitrate; Sodium Selenite; d-Calcium Pantothenate; Manganese Sulfate; Manganese Proteinate; Riboflavin Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Calcium Iodate; Folic Acid; Biotin
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative); Green Tea Extract; Rosemary Extract
Ingredients (40)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 60.3%
- veg 15.6%
- meat 9.8%
- additive 5.6%
- carb 3.1%
- oil 3.0%
- mineral 2.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salmon | Salmon | meat · good | - | 3.3 |
| 2 | Salmon Meal (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate) | Salmon Protein | meat · good | - | 3.3 |
| 3 | Sardine Meal (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate) | Sardines | meat · good | - | 3.2 |
| 4 | Lentils | Lentils | veg · medium | - | 3.2 |
| 5 | Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 3.1 |
| 6 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
| 7 | Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 3.1 |
| 8 | Canola Oil | Rapeseed oil | oil · good | - | 3.0 |
| 9 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 10 | Garbanzo Beans | Chickpeas | veg · good | - | 2.9 |
| 11 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 2.9 |
| 12 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 13 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 14 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 15 | Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative) | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 2.7 |
| 16 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.7 |
| 17 | L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 18 | Zinc Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 19 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 20 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 21 | Iron Proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 2.5 |
| 22 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 23 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 24 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 25 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 26 | Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex | Menadione sodium bisulfite complex | supplement · poor | - | 2.3 |
| 27 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 28 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 2.2 |
| 29 | d-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 30 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 31 | Manganese Proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 32 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 33 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 35 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Dried Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Fermentation Product | Dried Bacillus amyloliquefaciens fermentation product | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 37 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 39 | Green Tea Extract | Green Tea | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
- 1. Salmon3.3% estimated
- 2. Salmon Meal (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate)3.3% estimated
- 3. Sardine Meal (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate)3.2% estimated
- 4. Lentils3.2% estimated
- 5. Sweet Potatoes3.1% estimated
- 6. Peas3.1% estimated
- 7. Dried Yeast3.1% estimated
- 8. Canola Oil3.0% estimated
- 9. Flaxseed3.0% estimated
- 10. Garbanzo Beans2.9% estimated
- 11. Natural Flavor2.9% estimated
- 12. Choline Chloride2.9% estimated
- 13. Taurine2.8% estimated
- 14. Vitamin E Supplement2.8% estimated
- 15. Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative)2.7% estimated
- 16. Potassium Chloride2.7% estimated
- 17. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate2.6% estimated
- 18. Zinc Proteinate2.6% estimated
- 19. Zinc Sulfate2.6% estimated
- 20. Ferrous Sulfate2.5% estimated
- 21. Iron Proteinate2.5% estimated
- 22. Niacin Supplement2.4% estimated
- 23. Copper Sulfate2.4% estimated
- 24. Vitamin A Supplement2.4% estimated
- 25. Copper Proteinate2.3% estimated
- 26. Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex2.3% estimated
- 27. Thiamine Mononitrate2.2% estimated
- 28. Sodium Selenite2.2% estimated
- 29. d-Calcium Pantothenate2.1% estimated
- 30. Manganese Sulfate2.1% estimated
- 31. Manganese Proteinate2.1% estimated
- 32. Riboflavin Supplement2.0% estimated
- 33. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride2.0% estimated
- 34. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.9% estimated
- 35. Calcium Iodate1.9% estimated
- 36. Dried Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Fermentation Product1.9% estimated
- 37. Folic Acid1.8% estimated
- 38. Biotin1.8% 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 50 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 +6.6 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.64 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.0% | -0.115 | -0.12 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.8% | -0.092 | -0.35 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.9% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.5% | 0.163 | +1.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 71.0% | -0.012 | -0.87 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.4% | -0.065 | -0.48 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.9% | 0.060 | +0.17 |
| 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 | -6.74 | 0.222 | -1.50 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.64 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.0% | -0.115 | -0.12 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.8% | -0.092 | -0.35 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.9% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.5% | 0.163 | +1.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 71.0% | -0.012 | -0.87 |
| 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 | 7.4% | -0.065 | -0.48 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.9% | 0.060 | +0.17 |
| 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 | -6.74 | 0.222 | -1.50 |
| 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
- 49.8
- Final score
- 50/100
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 | 33 | 36.5 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| 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: 29 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E 100 IU/kg
- Taurine 0.1 %
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 15 mg/kg
- Glucosamine 400 mg/kg
- Chondroitin Sulfate 700 mg/kg
- Choline Chloride
- Taurine
- Vitamin E Supplement
- L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate
- Zinc Proteinate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Iron Proteinate
- Niacin Supplement
- Copper Sulfate
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Copper Proteinate
- Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Sodium Selenite
- d-Calcium Pantothenate
- Manganese Sulfate
- Manganese Proteinate
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Calcium Iodate
- Folic Acid
- Biotin
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.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain-Free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "without any corn, wheat or soy" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
26 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our #1 ingredient is wild-caught salmon (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cooked in our Brownwood, Texas facility in small batches with leading safety, quality and nutritional standards (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| responsibly sourced (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| responsibly sourced proteins like wild caught salmon (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Proudly cooked in small batches at our own facility in Brownwood, TX with leading safety and quality standards (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| regeneratively farmed ingredients that help restore soil and promote biodiversity (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| These nutrient-rich ingredients nourish your dog's health and well-being (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| deliver omega fatty acids that support skin & coat health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Our nutrient-dense ingredients are 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) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| guarantee consistent, high-quality nutrition in every bite (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| TOTAL MICROORGANISMS* (Bacillus amyloliquefaciens) 50,000 CFU/g MIN (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| MOISTURE 10.0% MAX (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| CRUDE PROTEIN 33.0% MIN (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| OMEGA-6 FATTY ACIDS* 2.1% MIN (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-Free (on pack) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| free from harmful pathogens and toxins (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Wild-Caught Salmon & Sweet Potato (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| CRUDE FAT 14.0% MIN (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| GLUCOSAMINE* 400 mg/kg MIN (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| TAURINE* 0.1% MIN (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS* 1.2% MIN (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with 8 key ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| VITAMIN E 100.0 IU/kg MIN (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| CHONDROITIN SULFATE* 700 mg/kg MIN (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| CRUDE FIBER 5.0% MAX (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| without any corn, wheat or soy (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)* 15.0 mg/kg MIN (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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