Forthglade Duck with Potato Wet Dog Food - Hypoallergenic Recipe
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Our verdict
Is Forthglade Duck with Potato Wet Dog Food - Hypoallergenic Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 77/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete wet food in chunks for adult dogs, with duck, potatoes and carrots as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: duck
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- You are limiting fat: 31.7% 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 10.50% · Fat 9.50%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 10.50% |
| Fat | 9.50% |
| Fibre | 0.70% |
| Ash | 3.50% |
| Moisture | 70% |
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 2500 IU; Vitamin D3 200 IU; Vitamin E 30 mg; Zinc (as Zinc Chelate of Glycine) 50 mg; Iron (as Iron Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 10 mg; Copper (as Copper Chelate of Glycine) 5 mg; Iodine (as Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 0.5 mg
Ingredients (15)16% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 75.0%
- veg 10.3%
- supplement 10.2%
- carb 4.0%
- oil 0.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duck (75%) | Duck | meat · medium | 75 | 75.0 |
| 2 | Potatoes (4%) | Potatoes | carb · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 3 | Carrots (2%) | Carrots | veg · good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 4 | Peas (2%) | Peas | veg · good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 5 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 6 | Linseed Oil (0.5%) | Linseed oil | oil · good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 7 | Seaweed (0.45%) | Seaweed | veg · good | 0.45 | 0.5 |
| 8 | Prebiotic Fructooligosaccharide | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 9 | Yucca Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 10 | Glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 11 | Chondroitin | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 12 | Camomile | Chamomile | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 13 | Parsley | Parsley | veg · good | - | 1.5 |
| 14 | Rosemary | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 1.4 |
| 15 | Nettle | Nettles | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
- 1. Duck (75%)75% declared75.0% estimated
- 2. Potatoes (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 3. Carrots (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 4. Peas (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 5. Minerals2.3% estimated
- 6. Linseed Oil (0.5%)0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 7. Seaweed (0.45%)0.45% declared0.5% estimated
- 8. Prebiotic Fructooligosaccharide2.2% estimated
- 9. Yucca Extract2.0% estimated
- 10. Glucosamine1.9% estimated
- 11. Chondroitin1.8% estimated
- 12. Camomile1.7% estimated
- 13. Parsley1.5% estimated
- 14. Rosemary1.4% estimated
- 15. Nettle1.3% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-15
Brand and contact: Forthglade
- Website
- https://forthglade.com/
- Phone
- 0808 169 2900
- Contact page
- forthglade.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- forthglade.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 77 out of 100. The meat content contributed +6 points, and the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.9 points. Being labelled nutritionally complete brought +2.3 points, while ingredients without printed percentages deducted -1.7 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.91 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 62.2% | 0.096 | +5.97 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.0% | -0.115 | -0.34 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 1.5% | -0.092 | -0.14 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.6% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 27.8% | -0.012 | -0.34 |
| Undeclared quantities | 16.1% | -0.106 | -1.69 |
| 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 Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.91 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 62.2% | 0.096 | +5.97 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.0% | -0.115 | -0.34 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 1.5% | -0.092 | -0.14 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.6% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 27.8% | -0.012 | -0.34 |
| 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 | 16.1% | -0.106 | -1.69 |
| 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 77.3
- Final score
- 77/100
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 | 10.5 | 35 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 9.5 | 31.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.7 | 2.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 94.4 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 7 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 2500 IU
- Vitamin D3 200 IU
- Vitamin E 30 mg
- Zinc (as Zinc Chelate of Glycine) 50 mg
- Iron (as Iron Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 10 mg
- Copper (as Copper Chelate of Glycine) 5 mg
- Iodine (as Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 0.5 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 (84% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 16.8/20 |
| 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 · strong — 4 checkable claims: 4 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Free from grain, fillers, artificial colours, flavours and preservatives" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "Rich in protein" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "Grain-free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "High Protein At least 75%* high quality protein in every wet food recipe" — supported by the declared high protein data.
25 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Strong: at least three checkable claims, all consistent with the declared label, and no compliance cap.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grain-free recipe for sensitive tummies (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| hypoallergenic recipe (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains antioxidants which boost immune system health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports eye health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Improves immune function (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains lutein which is good for skin, heart & eye health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports and protects joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Anti-inflammatory benefits (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps maintain healthy coat & skin (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps to regulate dogs metabolism (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Powerful antioxident (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Has natural preservative properties (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Stimulates growth of good gut bacteria (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Aids digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps to improve mobility (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Reduces joint pain & inflammation (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with natural ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich source of iodine (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain-free duck recipe made with natural ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich mineral content (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free from grain, fillers, artificial colours, flavours and preservatives (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| High duck content (75%) (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in protein (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains Vitamin A (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| free from junk or fillers (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains Vitamin A & B3 (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Packed with minerals such as iron & potassium (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High Protein At least 75%* high quality protein in every wet food recipe (on page) | High/low level | consistent | 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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