Our verdict
Is defu Bio-Rind "Sensitive" Menü a good dog food?
We score it 78/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
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 chicken muscle meat
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef heart
- 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: 31.0% 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 9.10% · Fat 5.80%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter | Directory average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.10% | 48.40% | 37.69% (137 eligible foods) |
| Fat | 5.80% | 30.90% | 23.89% (134 eligible foods) |
| Fibre | 1.70% | 9% | 3.81% (135 eligible foods) |
| Ash | 1.10% | 5.90% | 8.99% (130 eligible foods) |
| Moisture | 81.30% | - | - |
| Carbohydrates | - | 6.80% | 30.63% (76 eligible foods) |
| Calcium | 0.28% | - | - |
| Phosphorus | 0.23% | - | - |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Kühl und trocken lagern.
Feeding guide
Tagesmenge für normal aktiven Hund: 3 kg ca. 260 g, 5 kg ca. 390 g, 10 kg ca. 650 g, 15 kg ca. 890 g, 20 kg ca. 1100 g, 25 kg ca. 1300 g, 30 kg ca. 1500 g, 40 kg ca. 1860 g, 50 kg ca. 2200 g. Nassfutter zimmerwarm füttern, immer frisches Wasser anbieten.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin D3 200 I.E./kg; Jod (Kalziumjodat, wasserfrei) 0.4 mg/kg; Mangan (Mangan(II)-oxid) 2.16 mg/kg; Zink (Zinksulfat, Monohydrat) 25 mg/kg
Technological additives
Johannisbrotkernmehl*
Ingredients (12)2% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 70.0%
- veg 19.0%
- carb 9.0%
- supplement 1.4%
- oil 0.6%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.25% Flesh | Chicken Muscle Meat | meat · good | 16.25 | 16.3 |
| 2 | 16.25% Heart | Beef Heart | meat · good | 16.25 | 16.3 |
| 3 | 16.25% Lung | Beef lung | meat · medium | 16.25 | 16.3 |
| 4 | 5% Liver | Beef Liver | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 5 | 16.25% Tripe | Beef Tripe | meat · medium | 16.25 | 16.3 |
| 6 | 16% Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | 16 | 16.0 |
| 7 | 9% Rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | 9 | 9.0 |
| 8 | 3% Fennel | Fennel | veg · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 9 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 0.6 |
| 10 | Egg Shell Powder | Crushed Eggshells | supplement · good | - | 0.5 |
| 11 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 0.5 |
| 12 | Jerusalem Artichoke | Jerusalem Artichoke Powder | fibre · good | - | 0.4 |
- 1. 16.25% Flesh16.25% declared16.3% estimated
- 2. 16.25% Heart16.25% declared16.3% estimated
- 3. 16.25% Lung16.25% declared16.3% estimated
- 4. 5% Liver5% declared5.0% estimated
- 5. 16.25% Tripe16.25% declared16.3% estimated
- 6. 16% Carrots16% declared16.0% estimated
- 7. 9% Rice9% declared9.0% estimated
- 8. 3% Fennel3% declared3.0% estimated
- 9. Sunflower Oil0.6% estimated
- 10. Egg Shell Powder0.5% estimated
- 11. Minerals0.5% estimated
- 12. Jerusalem Artichoke0.4% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19
Brand and contact: defu
- Website
- https://www.defu.de/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +49 (0) 6257 9340-15
- Contact page
- www.defu.de
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-19
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.defu.de
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 product scored 78 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.1 points, while the meat content contributed +5.8 points. The carbohydrate content reduced the score by -2.8 points, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.09 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 60.8% | 0.096 | +5.83 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 24.6% | -0.115 | -2.83 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 1.9% | -0.092 | -0.17 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.8% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.9% | -0.012 | -0.05 |
| Undeclared quantities | 2.0% | -0.106 | -0.21 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.09 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 60.8% | 0.096 | +5.83 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 24.6% | -0.115 | -2.83 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 1.9% | -0.092 | -0.17 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.8% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.9% | -0.012 | -0.05 |
| 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 | 2.0% | -0.106 | -0.21 |
| 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 | 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 | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 77.6
- Final score
- 78/100
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.
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 | 9.1 | 48.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 5.8 | 31 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1.7 | 9.1 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 86.4 |
| Calcium | 0.28 | 1.5 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 99.9 |
| Phosphorus | 0.23 | 1.2 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 (band 1 to 2%) | 83 |
Scored over 6 declared nutrients (combined weight 80); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 4 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin D3 200 I.E./kg
- Jod (Kalziumjodat, wasserfrei) 0.4 mg/kg
- Mangan (Mangan(II)-oxid) 2.16 mg/kg
- Zink (Zinksulfat, Monohydrat) 25 mg/kg
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was 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 (98% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 19.6/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 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 (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
- "Single-Protein" — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleisch aus zertifizierter Bio-Tierhaltung (on pack) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Mit Lichtwurzel verfeinert...zur Stärkung der Abwehrkräfte (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Single-Protein (on pack) | Content | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Premium Bio-Alleinfuttermittel für ausgewachsene Hunde (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Mit Karotten, Fenchel, Vollkornreis und Lichtwurzel (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ohne Aromen und Konservierungsstoffe (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Mit 70 % Bio-Rind (on pack) | 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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