Gentle Kitchen Fresh Salmon Adult Fresh Dog Food
Fresh Frozen · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Gentle Kitchen Fresh Salmon Adult Fresh Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 87/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete frozen fresh food for adult dogs, with salmon, rice and carrots as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
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 13.90% · Fat 7.70%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13.90% |
| Fat | 7.70% |
| Fibre | 1.90% |
| Ash | 3.40% |
| Moisture | 60.20% |
Energy: 165 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Frozen straight after cooking; delivered frozen by DPD Next Day.
Feeding guide
Daily feed by body weight: 5kg 190g–260g; 10kg 320g–420g; 15kg 430g–580g; 20kg 540g–720g; 25kg 630g–850g; 30kg 720g–970g; 35kg 800g–1050g; 40kg+ 900g–1200g+.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A (3a672a) 5,000 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 (3a671) 500 IU/kg; Vitamin E (3a700) 167mg/kg; Iron (3b103) 25mg/kg; Iodine (3b202) 1.25mg/kg; Copper (3b405) 2.5mg/kg; Manganese (3b503) 0.83mg/kg; Zinc (3b605) 42mg/kg; Selenium (3b801) 0.1mg/kg
Ingredients (8)15% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 66.0%
- veg 15.2%
- supplement 9.1%
- carb 8.7%
- oil 1.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salmon 66% | Salmon | meat · good | 66 | 66.0 |
| 2 | Rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 8.7 |
| 3 | Carrot 6% | Carrots | veg · good | 6 | 6.0 |
| 4 | Courgette 6% | Courgette | veg · good | 6 | 6.0 |
| 5 | Chicory (pulp) 3.2% | Chicory | veg · good | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| 6 | Vitamins 2.5% | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| 7 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 6.6 |
| 8 | Hemp Oil 1% | Hemp Oil | oil · good | 1 | 1.0 |
- 1. Salmon 66%66% declared66.0% estimated
- 2. Rice8.7% estimated
- 3. Carrot 6%6% declared6.0% estimated
- 4. Courgette 6%6% declared6.0% estimated
- 5. Chicory (pulp) 3.2%3.2% declared3.2% estimated
- 6. Vitamins 2.5%2.5% declared2.5% estimated
- 7. Minerals6.6% estimated
- 8. Hemp Oil 1%1% declared1.0% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-26
Brand and contact: Gentle Kitchen
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-08-26
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.petscorner.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.
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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 came in at 87 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7.2 points, while the meat content contributed +4.7 points. On the other side, the processing format deducted -2.4 points, and the carbohydrate content deducted -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 | +7.24 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 48.9% | 0.096 | +4.70 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 20.4% | -0.115 | -2.34 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.6% | -0.092 | -0.24 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.0% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 22.1% | -0.012 | -0.27 |
| Undeclared quantities | 15.3% | -0.106 | -1.62 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Fresh × high meat | 1.0 | 11.084 | +11.08 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.10 | 33.786 | +37.16 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.24 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 48.9% | 0.096 | +4.70 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 20.4% | -0.115 | -2.34 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.6% | -0.092 | -0.24 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.0% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 22.1% | -0.012 | -0.27 |
| 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 | 15.3% | -0.106 | -1.62 |
| 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 | 1.0 | 11.084 | +11.08 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.10 | 33.786 | +37.16 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
| 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -1.74
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 86.5
- Final score
- 87/100
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 | 13.9 | 34.9 (band 18.655778894472363 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 7.7 | 19.3 (band 5.700376884422111 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1.9 | 4.8 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 165 | 414.6 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 9 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A (3a672a) 5,000 IU/kg
- Vitamin D3 (3a671) 500 IU/kg
- Vitamin E (3a700) 167mg/kg
- Iron (3b103) 25mg/kg
- Iodine (3b202) 1.25mg/kg
- Copper (3b405) 2.5mg/kg
- Manganese (3b503) 0.83mg/kg
- Zinc (3b605) 42mg/kg
- Selenium (3b801) 0.1mg/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 (84.7% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 16.9/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| 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 (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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Fish Protein - The single fish protein makes this recipe easy to digest and perfect for sensitive tummies. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added Prebiotic - Chicory is a natural source of prebiotic fibres that feed and nourish dogs friendly gut bacteria. Perfect for supporting dogs digestive health and improving their stool function. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Blended with Hemp Oil - Blended with nutritious and delicious Hemp Oil. This tasty oil is packed with omega 3 and 6 fatty acids to support joint mobility and brain function. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with Real Vegetables - Goodness you can actually see! Carrot & courgette are packed with vitamin A for healthy vision and fibre for bowel health. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 67% Real Fish - Crafted with 67% real fresh salmon (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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