Our verdict
Is Husse Light a good dog food?
We score it 57/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with dried chicken protein, rice and rice flour as the main ingredients.
70% 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 adult dogs
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists pork fat
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- 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 26% · Fat 9.50%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26% |
| Fat | 9.50% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 7% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1.20% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.10% |
| Calcium | 1.30% |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
according to your dog’s individual requirements. Divide the daily ration into at least two meals. If you think your dog is overweight, you should consult your vet before starting a weight reduction programme. Metabolizable energy: 3585 kcal/kg. Weight 2 kg Daily cost: 0.17 £ Daily ration: 46 g 1 dl of Essential Light = 37 g Balanced and high quality ingredients
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (14)70% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 40.4%
- veg 14.8%
- carb 14.8%
- oil 12.6%
- supplement 11.0%
- fibre 6.6%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken Meal 30% | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | 30 | 30.0 |
| 2 | Rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 7.5 |
| 3 | Rice Flour | Rice flour | carb · medium | - | 7.2 |
| 4 | Pork Fat | Pork Fat | oil · medium | - | 6.9 |
| 5 | Vegetable Fibres | Vegetable fibre | fibre · medium | - | 6.6 |
| 6 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 6.3 |
| 7 | Yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 6.0 |
| 8 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 5.7 |
| 9 | Hydrolysed Animal Protein | Hydrolysed Animal Protein | meat · medium | - | 5.3 |
| 10 | Dried Whole Eggs | Dried Whole Egg | meat · good | - | 5.0 |
| 11 | Fructo-Oligosaccharides (0.3%) | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 12 | Lecithin | Lecithin | supplement · good | - | 4.7 |
| 13 | Sea Algae | Seaweed | veg · good | - | 4.4 |
| 14 | Tagetes | Tagetes | veg · medium | - | 4.1 |
- 1. Chicken Meal 30%30% declared30.0% estimated
- 2. Rice7.5% estimated
- 3. Rice Flour7.2% estimated
- 4. Pork Fat6.9% estimated
- 5. Vegetable Fibres6.6% estimated
- 6. Linseed6.3% estimated
- 7. Yeast6.0% estimated
- 8. Salmon Oil5.7% estimated
- 9. Hydrolysed Animal Protein5.3% estimated
- 10. Dried Whole Eggs5.0% estimated
- 11. Fructo-Oligosaccharides (0.3%)0.3% declared0.3% estimated
- 12. Lecithin4.7% estimated
- 13. Sea Algae4.4% estimated
- 14. Tagetes4.1% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Husse
- Website
- https://www.husse.co.uk/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 020 7998 3439
- Address
- Unit 1, 180 Park Ave London NW10 7XH
- Contact page
- www.husse.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
- www.husse.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?
This recipe achieves a total score of 57 out of 100 based on several key factors. The meat content contributed +3 points, and the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.9 points. However, the processing format reduced the score by -6.7 points. Additionally, ingredients without printed percentages resulted in a deduction of -7.4 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 | +6.90 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 31.0% | 0.096 | +2.98 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 14.8% | -0.115 | -1.70 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.0% | -0.092 | -1.29 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 11.5% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 11.4% | -0.012 | -0.14 |
| Undeclared quantities | 69.7% | -0.106 | -7.36 |
| 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.90 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 31.0% | 0.096 | +2.98 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 14.8% | -0.115 | -1.70 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.0% | -0.092 | -1.29 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 11.5% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 11.4% | -0.012 | -0.14 |
| 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 | 69.7% | -0.106 | -7.36 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| 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
- Subtotal
- 57.4
- Final score
- 57/100
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 | 9.5 | 10.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 90 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (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) | - | - | 63.4 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 63.4). 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.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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 (30.3% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 6.1/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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) | 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 (Additives 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supports normal and healthy heart function to help keep dogs happy and active. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains chondroitin and glucosamine to support the health and mobility of the joints. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains linseed, a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin C to help support a healthy immune system. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Enriched with optimal content of vegetable fibres to promote satiety between meals while reducing caloric intake. (on page) | Functional | 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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