Our verdict
Is Growling Tums Gourmet Adult a good dog food?
We score it 71/100 (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 salmon, sweet potatoes and peas as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
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 26% · Fat 8%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26% |
| Fat | 8% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Ash | 7.90% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 3.60% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.20% |
| Calcium | 1.30% |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% |
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamins: E672/vitamin a 15, 000 IU, E671/vitamin D3 2, 250 IU. Trace Elements: E1/iron 160 mg, E2/iodine 1.58 mg, E4/copper 60 mg, E5/manganese 110 mg, E6/zinc 130 mg, E8/selenium 0.60 mg. Amino Acids: L-Carnitine 480mg.
Ingredients (7)17% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 50.0%
- carb 29.2%
- veg 12.9%
- fibre 4.6%
- supplement 3.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salmon & Trout 50% (36%) | Salmon | meat · good | 50 | 50.0 |
| 2 | Sweet Potato (24%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 24 | 24.0 |
| 3 | Peas (9%) | Peas | veg · good | 9 | 9.0 |
| 4 | Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 5.2 |
| 5 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 4.6 |
| 6 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 3.9 |
| 7 | Omega 3 Supplement | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement · good | - | 3.3 |
- 1. Salmon & Trout 50% (36%)50% declared50.0% estimated
- 2. Sweet Potato (24%)24% declared24.0% estimated
- 3. Peas (9%)9% declared9.0% estimated
- 4. Potato5.2% estimated
- 5. Beet Pulp4.6% estimated
- 6. Linseed3.9% estimated
- 7. Omega 3 Supplement3.3% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Growling Tums
- [email protected]
- Address
- Net Potential Ltd, Clyde Offices, 2nd Floor, 48 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1BP
- Contact page
- www.growlingtums.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- growlingtums.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 is 71 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +8.4 points, and the meat content added +5 points. Being labelled nutritionally complete added +2.3 points. However, the processing format reduced the score by -6.7 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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.44 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 52.4% | 0.096 | +5.03 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 18.0% | -0.115 | -2.07 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.0% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 7.4% | -0.012 | -0.09 |
| Undeclared quantities | 17.0% | -0.106 | -1.79 |
| 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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.44 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 52.4% | 0.096 | +5.03 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 18.0% | -0.115 | -2.07 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.0% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 7.4% | -0.012 | -0.09 |
| 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 | 17.0% | -0.106 | -1.79 |
| 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
- 70.8
- Final score
- 71/100
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 | 26 | 28.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 98 |
| Fat | 8 | 8.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 83.2 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.3 | 1.4 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 97.4 |
| Phosphorus | 0.9 | 1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 98.9 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 96.7 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 69.2 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 69.2). 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: 1 nutritional additive on the label
- Vitamins: E672/vitamin a 15, 000 IU, E671/vitamin D3 2, 250 IU. Trace Elements: E1/iron 160 mg, E2/iodine 1.58 mg, E4/copper 60 mg, E5/manganese 110 mg, E6/zinc 130 mg, E8/selenium 0.60 mg. Amino Acids: L-Carnitine 480mg.
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 (83% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 16.6/20 |
| 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) | 10/10 |
| 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.
33/100 · limited — 3 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 2 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Venison offers lean, hypoallergenic protein packed with vital nutrients" — the declared label says otherwise on high protein.
- "Venison is protein-rich and nutritionally wholesome. It is a good source of iron and B vitamins including B6 and B12" — the declared label says otherwise on high protein.
Consistent with the label
- "MADE IN THE UK" — supported by the declared made in the UK data.
23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MADE IN THE UK (on page) | provenance | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| DESIGNED BY VETS (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| COOKED GENTLY AT 80° (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| HYPOALLERGENIC (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| HELPS DIGESTION (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Prebiotics added to aid digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Prebiotics FOS and MOS work well to increase the overall health of digestive systems. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cooked gently to retain nutrients (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Created by UK vets & food scientists (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| salmon brings a wealth of Omega-3 fatty acids, supporting everything from brain health to a shiny coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| sweet potato and potato, providing essential dietary fibre and energy-giving carbohydrates (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Peas add a boost of vitamin K for strong bones (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| beet pulp aids digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| antioxidant-rich mulberry (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| FOS and MOS, prebiotics that support a healthy gut environment (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| sweet potato helps support the immune system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NO ARTIFICIAL ADDITIVES (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Mulberry is rich in iron and vitamin C, an antioxidant, which can help support the immune system (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gourmet Venison Dog Food (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| VENISON DOG FOOD, WITH TASTY MULBERRY (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made from human quality produce (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Venison offers lean, hypoallergenic protein packed with vital nutrients (on page) | High/low level | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Salmon is a fantastic source of Omega-3 fatty acids, promoting a healthy coat, skin, and supporting brain and joint health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Linseed offers extra Omega-3 and fibre (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Venison is protein-rich and nutritionally wholesome. It is a good source of iron and B vitamins including B6 and B12 (on page) | High/low level | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| lean, hypoallergenic venison and the flavoursome medley of sweet potato, peas, linseed, and mulberry (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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