Our verdict
Is Eden 85/15 Original Cuisine a good dog food?
We score it 75/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for dogs of all life stages, with dried chicken protein, chicken and salmon as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon
- Your dog avoids duck: the label lists duck
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 24.7% 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 43% · Fat 23%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 43% |
| Fat | 23% |
| Fibre | 2% |
| Ash | 10.50% |
| Moisture | 7% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1.02% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 4.19% |
| Calcium | 2.06% |
| Phosphorus | 1.64% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Original Cuisine dry food has the added benefit of cranberries, which are rich in antioxidants and can help prevent UTIs.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 23130 IU; Vitamin D3 1575 IU; Vitamin E 606 IU; Vitamin C 311 mg; D-L Methionine 3000 mg; L-Lysine 2600 mg; Taurine 1900 mg; L –Carnitine 105 mg; Zinc (Zinc Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 85 mg; Iron (Iron (II) Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 65 mg; Manganese (Manganese Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 25 mg; Iodine (Potassium Iodide) 0.7 mg
Ingredients (11)4% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 79.0%
- carb 11.0%
- oil 6.0%
- veg 4.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dried Chicken (23%) | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | 23 | 23.0 |
| 2 | Freshly Prepared Chicken (19%) | Chicken | meat · medium | 19 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Freshly Prepared Salmon (15%) | Salmon | meat · good | 15 | 15.0 |
| 4 | Dried Herring (12%) | Herring | meat · good | 12 | 12.0 |
| 5 | Potato (11%) | Potatoes | carb · medium | 11 | 11.0 |
| 6 | Chicken Fat (6%) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | 6 | 6.0 |
| 7 | Dried Duck (4%) | Duck | meat · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 8 | Dried Whole Eggs (2%) | Dried Whole Egg | meat · good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 9 | Chicken Gravy (2%) | Chicken | meat · medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 10 | Freshly Prepared White Fish (2%) | White Fish | meat · good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 11 | Lucerne | Alfalfa | veg · good | - | 4.0 |
- 1. Dried Chicken (23%)23% declared23.0% estimated
- 2. Freshly Prepared Chicken (19%)19% declared19.0% estimated
- 3. Freshly Prepared Salmon (15%)15% declared15.0% estimated
- 4. Dried Herring (12%)12% declared12.0% estimated
- 5. Potato (11%)11% declared11.0% estimated
- 6. Chicken Fat (6%)6% declared6.0% estimated
- 7. Dried Duck (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 8. Dried Whole Eggs (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 9. Chicken Gravy (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 10. Freshly Prepared White Fish (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 11. Lucerne4.0% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-22
Brand and contact: Eden
- Contact page
- www.edenpetfoods.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
- www.edenpetfoods.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?
The overall score is 75 out of 100. The meat content contributed +8 points and the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7.2 points, both lifting the result. The processing format reduced the score by -6.7 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete added +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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.20 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 83.8% | 0.096 | +8.04 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.115 | -0.55 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.4% | -0.092 | -0.95 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.0% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Undeclared quantities | 4.0% | -0.106 | -0.42 |
| 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.20 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 83.8% | 0.096 | +8.04 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.115 | -0.55 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.4% | -0.092 | -0.95 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.0% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| 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 | 4.0% | -0.106 | -0.42 |
| 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
- 74.6
- Final score
- 75/100
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 | 43 | 46.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 23 | 24.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2 | 2.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 92 |
| Calcium | 2.06 | 2.2 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1.64 | 1.8 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 89.8 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 85.4 |
| 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 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 12 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 23130 IU
- Vitamin D3 1575 IU
- Vitamin E 606 IU
- Vitamin C 311 mg
- D-L Methionine 3000 mg
- L-Lysine 2600 mg
- Taurine 1900 mg
- L –Carnitine 105 mg
- Zinc (Zinc Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 85 mg
- Iron (Iron (II) Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 65 mg
- Manganese (Manganese Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 25 mg
- Iodine (Potassium Iodide) 0.7 mg
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 (96% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 19.2/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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 (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 — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Free from grain and gluten" — supported by the declared grain-free 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| cranberries, which are rich in antioxidants and can help prevent UTIs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| naturally hypoallergenic (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| heart, brain and anti-inflammatory properties, which aid joint mobility (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| EPA helps to promote cell membrane flexibility, ensuring nutrients flow efficiently in and out of cells, for optimal cell signalling and brain function (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| These substances support a wide range of physical processes that affect cardiovascular health, inflammatory response and immune function (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| DHA is the most abundant omega-3 fatty acid in the brain and retina and is crucial for the healthy structure and function of the brain and nervous system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine, Methylsulphonylmethane (MSM) and Chondroitin providing additional joint support (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high levels of Taurine, which is essential for your cat's health (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| rich in omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free from grain and gluten (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| 85% meat content (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free-run chicken, Scottish salmon, North Atlantic herring, Suffolk duck and whitefish (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| one of the highest protein cat foods made in the UK and on the UK market (on page) | High/low level | 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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