Go Native Organic Herring with Carrot & Kale
Dry Extruded complete High meat Clear label
Is Go Native Organic Herring with Carrot & Kale a good dog food?
We score it 67/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This food achieves a score of 67 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list adds +9.1 to the total, while the processing format reduces the score by -7. Additionally, the meat content contributes +6.8, and printing percentages on the label adds +3.2.
- Recipe67
- Nutritionallow98
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited33
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 29%
- Fat
- 21%
- Fibre
- 2%
- Ash
- 7.50%
- Moisture
- 10%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Glucosamine Hydrochloride; Chondroitin Sulphate
Storage
Store out of reach of children in a cool dry place below 25ºC and out of direct sunlight.
Feeding guide
All recommended feeding amounts in grams per day; feed adult dogs in two meals per day, puppies from 6 weeks 3 times daily until 6 months then twice daily. Detailed table by breed/body weight and activity level provided.
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
Consider something else if:
- You are limiting fat: 23.3% 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (29)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Herring (40%) | Herring | meat | good | 40 | 40.0 |
| 2 | Dehydrated Herring (24%) | Herring | meat | good | 24 | 24.0 |
| 3 | Potato Starch | Potato starch | carb | poor | - | 1.1 |
| 4 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 1.0 |
| 5 | Herring Oil (6.5%) | Herring Oil | oil | good | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 6 | Pea Starch | Pea Starch | carb | poor | - | 1.0 |
| 7 | Whole Linseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 1.0 |
| 8 | Dried Seaweed | Seaweed | veg | good | - | 1.0 |
| 9 | Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg | good | - | 0.9 |
| 10 | Hydrolysed Liver Protein (1%) | Liver | meat | good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 11 | Sodium Chloride | Salt | additive | poor | - | 0.9 |
| 12 | Yeast Extract | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 0.9 |
| 13 | Dried Apple | Apples | veg | good | - | 0.9 |
| 14 | 5% fresh Kale equivalant | Kale | veg | good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 15 | 5% fresh Carrot Equivalant | Carrots | veg | good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 16 | Glucosamine Hydrochloride | Glucosamine | supplement | good | - | 0.9 |
| 17 | Chondroitin Sulphate | Chondroitin | supplement | good | - | 0.8 |
| 18 | Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg | good | - | 0.8 |
| 19 | Dried Broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 0.8 |
| 20 | Dried Blueberry | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 0.8 |
| 21 | Dried Carrot | Carrots | veg | good | - | 0.7 |
| 22 | Dried Cranberry | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 0.7 |
| 23 | Dried Ginger | Ginger | veg | good | - | 0.7 |
| 24 | Dried Marigold | Dried Marigold | veg | good | - | 0.7 |
| 25 | Oregano | Oregano | veg | good | - | 0.6 |
| 26 | Dried Rosehip | Rose Hip | veg | good | - | 0.6 |
| 27 | Dried Spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 0.6 |
| 28 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg | good | - | 0.6 |
| 29 | Yucca schidigera. | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 0.6 |
Brand
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v2 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.redmillspet.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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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v2 on 2026-09-22. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.9 | 9.915 | +9.11 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 58.4% | 0.116 | +6.77 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.1% | -0.113 | -0.34 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.0% | -0.088 | -0.97 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 19.5% | -0.002 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 1.8% | 0.177 | +0.32 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.2% | -0.009 | -0.06 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.8% | -0.045 | -0.17 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.868 | -2.60 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.3% | 0.056 | +0.08 |
| Undeclared quantities | 23.5% | -0.131 | -3.08 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 58.4 | -0.073 | -4.28 |
| Additive penalty | -1.42 | 0.236 | -0.34 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.9 | 9.915 | +9.11 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 58.4% | 0.116 | +6.77 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.1% | -0.113 | -0.34 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.0% | -0.088 | -0.97 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 19.5% | -0.002 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 1.8% | 0.177 | +0.32 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.2% | -0.009 | -0.06 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.371 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.022 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.8% | -0.045 | -0.17 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.868 | -2.60 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.3% | 0.056 | +0.08 |
| Undeclared quantities | 23.5% | -0.131 | -3.08 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 11.440 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -1.988 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.250 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 58.4 | -0.073 | -4.28 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -1.42 | 0.236 | -0.34 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Raw | no | 13.322 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | 7.712 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | 6.583 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 4.857 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | 0.072 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 11.127 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 9.320 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | 4.569 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -2.321 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.833 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.711 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | 2.935 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | 2.292 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.01
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 67.5
- Final score
- 67/100
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.
Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29 | 31.5 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 21 | 22.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2 | 2.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 92.3 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 8% from the food type.
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 (76.5% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 15.3/20 |
| 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) | 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 marketing claims made on the pack and product page, and how much evidence sits behind them. We record the claims as stated; we do not assess whether they are true.
| Claim | Type | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|
| blended with natural Carrot & Kale, and bursting with antioxidants, all of which are designed to support your dog's immune system (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| prebiotics from seaweed help promote a healthy tummy (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| GRAIN FREE & PALEO BASED Ensuring a low allergy risk (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| NUTRITIONAL INGREDIENTS Designed for strong bones, healthy muscles and shiny coats (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| NO WHEAT, MAIZE, SOYA OR CORN And potato flour makes it 100% gluten free (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain free, hypoallergenic recipe (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% Irish product (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| CONTAINS NO GM INGREDIENTS (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| Locally sourced fresh Irish herring with hand-picked Irish carrots & kale (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sustainably sourced, fully traceable, grain-free ingredients (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with 70% delicious Wild Atlantic Herring (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| All natural preservatives, no genetically modified ingredients (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| 70% meat content mono protein (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
Limited: at least one claim rests on manufacturer assertion alone.
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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