Our verdict
Is mera insect pro a good dog food?
We score it 52/100 (Average). 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 potatoes, insect protein and potato starch as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
45% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
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 22% · Fat 12%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22% |
| Fat | 12% |
| Fibre | 3.50% |
| Ash | 7.90% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1.20% |
| Calcium | 1.15% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% |
| Sodium | 0.35% |
Energy: 357.6 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Bitte alle mera Produkte kühl und trocken lagern, damit die Qualität unserer Produkte über den gesamten Haltbarkeitszeitraum gewährleistet ist.
Feeding guide
1kg=35g, 3kg=85g, 5kg=125g, 10kg=205g, 15kg=280g, 20kg=350g, 30kg=470g, 40kg=585g, 50kg=690g, 60kg=795g, 70kg=890g, 80kg=985g. Empfohlene Fütterungsdauer 3-8 Wochen; danach unbegrenzt weiterverwendbar, wenn Intoleranzerscheinungen nachlassen. Kann angefeuchtet angeboten werden (Wasser nicht heißer als 50°C).
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 20.000 IE; Vitamin D3 1.600 IE; Vitamin E 500 mg; Vitamin C 200 mg; Vitamin B1 50 mg; Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 50 mg; Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxinhydrochlorid) 70 mg; 350 mcg; Niacin 350 mg; Calcium-D-Pantothenat 160 mg; Folsäure 12 mg; Biotin 3.000 mg; Kupfer (als Kupfer-(II)-sulfat, Pentahydrat) 12,5 mg; Zink (als Zinksulfat, Monohydrat) 100 mg; Zink (als Glycin-Zinkchelat, Hydrat) 60 mg; Eisen (als Eisen-(II)-Sulfat, Monohydrat) 150 mg; Mangan (als Mangan-(II)-Sulfat, Monohydrat) 22 mg; Jod (als Calciumjodat, wasserfrei) 1,8 mg; Selen (als Natriumselenit) 0,35 mg
Technological additives
Antioxidationsmittel
Ingredients (16)45% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 56.0%
- supplement 15.1%
- oil 8.6%
- additive 6.6%
- unknown 5.1%
- veg 4.6%
- fibre 4.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potato flakes (43%) | Potatoes | carb · medium | 43 | 43.0 |
| 2 | Insect protein | Insect Protein | meat · good | - | 5.8 |
| 3 | Potato starch | Potato starch | carb · poor | - | 5.5 |
| 4 | Potato protein (7.7%) | Potato protein | carb · medium | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| 5 | Salmon oil (3.7%) | Salmon Oil | oil · good | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| 6 | Hydrolysed plant protein | Vegetable protein extracts | carb · poor | - | 5.2 |
| 7 | Sunflower oil | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 4.9 |
| 8 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 4.7 |
| 9 | Monocalcium phosphate | Monocalcium phosphate | supplement · good | - | 4.4 |
| 10 | Calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 4.1 |
| 11 | Lignocellulose | Lignocellulose | fibre · medium | - | 3.8 |
| 12 | Sodium chloride | Salt | additive · poor | - | 3.5 |
| 13 | Yeast cell walls (0.3%) | Yeast | supplement · good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 14 | Chicory inulin (0.1%) | Inulin | fibre · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 15 | Potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 3.2 |
| 16 | 0.1% Algae meal | Seaweed | veg · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
- 1. Potato flakes (43%)43% declared43.0% estimated
- 2. Insect protein5.8% estimated
- 3. Potato starch5.5% estimated
- 4. Potato protein (7.7%)7.7% declared7.7% estimated
- 5. Salmon oil (3.7%)3.7% declared3.7% estimated
- 6. Hydrolysed plant protein5.2% estimated
- 7. Sunflower oil4.9% estimated
- 8. Linseed4.7% estimated
- 9. Monocalcium phosphate4.4% estimated
- 10. Calcium carbonate4.1% estimated
- 11. Lignocellulose3.8% estimated
- 12. Sodium chloride3.5% estimated
- 13. Yeast cell walls (0.3%)0.3% declared0.3% estimated
- 14. Chicory inulin (0.1%)0.1% declared0.1% estimated
- 15. Potassium chloride3.2% estimated
- 16. 0.1% Algae meal0.1% declared0.1% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-02
Brand and contact: mera
- Contact page
- www.mera-petfood.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-02
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- shop.mera-petfood.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.
Brand and retailer reviews
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Trustpilot: 3.6/5 · 9 reviews
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 52 out of 100 based on several key factors. The processing format contributed -6.7 points, and the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.1 points. On the other hand, ingredients without printed percentages resulted in -4.8 points, while the carbohydrate content accounted for -3.1 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 | +5.06 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 26.6% | -0.115 | -3.07 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 16.1% | -0.092 | -1.48 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.9% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.2% | 0.163 | +1.83 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 26.4% | -0.012 | -0.32 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.027 | -0.13 |
| Recipe graded poor | 9.0% | -0.065 | -0.58 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.3% | 0.060 | +0.32 |
| Undeclared quantities | 45.5% | -0.106 | -4.80 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -7.95 | 0.222 | -1.76 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.06 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 26.6% | -0.115 | -3.07 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 16.1% | -0.092 | -1.48 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.9% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.2% | 0.163 | +1.83 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 26.4% | -0.012 | -0.32 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.027 | -0.13 |
| Recipe graded poor | 9.0% | -0.065 | -0.58 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.3% | 0.060 | +0.32 |
| Undeclared quantities | 45.5% | -0.106 | -4.80 |
| 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) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| 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 | -7.95 | 0.222 | -1.76 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 51.7
- Final score
- 52/100
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 | 22 | 24.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 87.2 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.5 | 3.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.15 | 1.3 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 93.1 |
| Phosphorus | 0.8 | 0.9 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 94.2 |
| Sodium | 0.35 | 0.4 (band 0.1+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 96.2 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 357.6 | 395.1 | 100 |
Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 95); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 19 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 20.000 IE
- Vitamin D3 1.600 IE
- Vitamin E 500 mg
- Vitamin C 200 mg
- Vitamin B1 50 mg
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 50 mg
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxinhydrochlorid) 70 mg
- 350 mcg
- Niacin 350 mg
- Calcium-D-Pantothenat 160 mg
- Folsäure 12 mg
- Biotin 3.000 mg
- Kupfer (als Kupfer-(II)-sulfat, Pentahydrat) 12,5 mg
- Zink (als Zinksulfat, Monohydrat) 100 mg
- Zink (als Glycin-Zinkchelat, Hydrat) 60 mg
- Eisen (als Eisen-(II)-Sulfat, Monohydrat) 150 mg
- Mangan (als Mangan-(II)-Sulfat, Monohydrat) 22 mg
- Jod (als Calciumjodat, wasserfrei) 1,8 mg
- Selen (als Natriumselenit) 0,35 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 (54.6% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 10.9/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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 (Analytical constituents declared, 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
- "Getreidefreies Hundefutter" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zur Unterstützung der Haut bei allergischen Reaktionen (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Besonders gute Verträglichkeit (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Für eine optimale Verdauung (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Zur Verbesserung des Fellzustandes (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Lachsöl (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Kartoffelflocken (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Insektenfutter für Hunde (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Insektenprotein (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Getreidefreies Hundefutter (on page) | Free-from | 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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