Clydach Farm Scottish Salmon
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Clydach Farm Scottish Salmon a good dog food?
We score it 69/100 (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, trout and salmon oil as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
26% 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 23% · Fat 16%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 23% |
| Fat | 16% |
| Fibre | 3.50% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 3% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 3.50% |
Energy: 377 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Weight of dog: 1-5kg 35-110g per day; 5-10kg 110-185g per day; 10-20kg 185-315g per day; 20-30kg 315-425g per day; 30-40kg 425-530g per day; 40kg+ 530g+ per day. Feeding amounts depend on activity level, age, breed and environment.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Prebiotics (Mannanoligosaccharides 390 mg/kg, Fructooligosaccharides 300 mg/kg); Omega 3 Supplement; Minerals; Vitamins
Ingredients (10)26% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 51.0%
- carb 29.0%
- veg 13.0%
- fibre 6.0%
- oil 1.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freshly Prepared Salmon 31% | Salmon | meat · good | 31 | 31.0 |
| 2 | Freshly Prepared Trout 10% | Trout | meat · good | 10 | 10.0 |
| 3 | Dried Trout 9% | Trout | meat · good | 9 | 9.0 |
| 4 | Salmon Stock 1% | Salmon | meat · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 5 | Salmon Oil 1% | Salmon Oil | oil · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 6 | Sweet Potato (22%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 22 | 22.0 |
| 7 | Garden Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 8.0 |
| 8 | Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 7.0 |
| 9 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 6.0 |
| 10 | Whole Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 5.0 |
- 1. Freshly Prepared Salmon 31%31% declared31.0% estimated
- 2. Freshly Prepared Trout 10%10% declared10.0% estimated
- 3. Dried Trout 9%9% declared9.0% estimated
- 4. Salmon Stock 1%1% declared1.0% estimated
- 5. Salmon Oil 1%1% declared1.0% estimated
- 6. Sweet Potato (22%)22% declared22.0% estimated
- 7. Garden Peas8.0% estimated
- 8. Potato7.0% estimated
- 9. Beet Pulp6.0% estimated
- 10. Whole Linseed5.0% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-11-02
Brand and contact: Clydach Farm
- Website
- https://clydachfarm.co.uk/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +44 (0) 800 088 7965
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-11-02
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- clydachfarm.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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
Trustpilot: 4.8/5 · 410 reviews
Facebook: 5.0/5 · 14 reviews
292 reviews on this product · 4.9/5
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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 69 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +8.4 points and the meat content contributed +4.9 points. However, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7 and ingredients without printed percentages contributed -2.7 points.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-11-02. 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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.35 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 50.6% | 0.096 | +4.86 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 18.5% | -0.115 | -2.13 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.5% | -0.092 | -0.23 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 14.5% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Undeclared quantities | 26.0% | -0.106 | -2.75 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| 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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.35 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 50.6% | 0.096 | +4.86 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 18.5% | -0.115 | -2.13 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.5% | -0.092 | -0.23 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 14.5% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 0.0% | -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 | 26.0% | -0.106 | -2.75 |
| 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 | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| 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
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 69.4
- Final score
- 69/100
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 | 23 | 25.4 (band 18.745856353591158 to 40%) | 88.8 |
| Fat | 16 | 17.7 (band 5.7279005524861875 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.5 | 3.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 377 | 416.6 | 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 5 declared nutrients (combined weight 70); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 4 nutritional additives on the label
- Prebiotics (Mannanoligosaccharides 390 mg/kg, Fructooligosaccharides 300 mg/kg)
- Omega 3 Supplement
- Minerals
- Vitamins
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 (74% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 14.8/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, 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 — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "premium quality complete and balanced diet for pet and working dogs" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High levels of freshly prepared, ethically sourced, local meats (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complex carbohydrate, naturally packed with nutrients, low-GI (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High in natural marine and added Omega 3 & 6 for good health (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Naturally healthy, functional, transparent nutrition (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| This select product contains 52% Scottish Salmon, with high levels of freshly prepared fish. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| premium quality complete and balanced diet for pet and working dogs (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Large fish content diets are not only extremely tasty and digestible, but are also very healthy... (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| this premium carbohydrate has a low glycemic-index (Low-GI) (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega 3 and 6 has been shown to support skin and coat quality, added gloss, reduce skin inflammation, visual development, and cognitive function. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| As it reduces inflammation, Omega 3 has also been shown to help joints become more supple. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| As with all of our products, we never use artificial colours, or preservatives. (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| We never use any GM or potential GM contaminated ingredients in our products. (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| All products are endorsed and approved by Vets. (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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