Is Imby Plantaardig Hondenvoer a good dog food?
We score it 47/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The product reached a score of 47 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.5 points, while the processing format contributed -6.7 points. Being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points. Ingredients we could not classify contributed -2.2 points.
99% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe47
- Nutritionalmedium94
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited50
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.
Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with sweet potatoes, oats and rice as the main ingredients.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 24%
- Fat
- 12%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Ash
- 7.50%
- Moisture
- 9%
- Calcium
- 1%
- Phosphorus
- 0.80%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamine A 20000 IE/kg; Vitamine D3 2000 IE/kg; Vitamine E 400 mg/kg; Vitamine C 200 mg/kg; Taurine 1500 mg/kg; IJzer (3b103, 3b107) 50 mg/kg; Koper (3b405, 3b406) 10 mg/kg; Zink (3b605, 3b612) 60 mg/kg; Mangaan (3b503, 3b505) 40 mg/kg; Jodium (3b202) 1.5 mg/kg; Selenium (3b801) 0.2 mg/kg
Technological additives
Tocoferolextract van plantaardige olie (1b306(i))
Feeding guide
2-6 kg: 53-120 g; 6-10 kg: 120-176 g; 10-15 kg: 176-239 g; 15-25 kg: 239-351 g; 20-40 kg: 351-499 g; >40 kg: >500 g/day. Introduce gradually over 7 days (25%/50%/75%/100%).
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists oats
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 | Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 8.1 |
| 2 | Naked Oats | Oats | carb | medium | - | 7.8 |
| 3 | White Rice | Rice - white | carb | medium | - | 7.6 |
| 4 | Green Peas | Peas | veg | good | - | 7.3 |
| 5 | Vegetable Protein Extract | Vegetable protein extracts | carb | poor | - | 7.1 |
| 6 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb | medium | - | 6.8 |
| 7 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 6.6 |
| 8 | Olive Oil | Olive oil | oil | good | - | 6.3 |
| 9 | Rapeseed Oil | Rapeseed oil | oil | good | - | 6.1 |
| 10 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 5.8 |
| 11 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 5.6 |
| 12 | Brewer's Yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement | good | - | 5.3 |
| 13 | Potato Protein | Potato protein | carb | medium | - | 5.1 |
| 14 | Yeast Extract | Hydrolysed Yeast | additive | medium | - | 4.8 |
| 15 | Chicory | Chicory | veg | good | - | 4.6 |
| 16 | MOS (Mannan-Oligosaccharides) | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement | good | - | 4.3 |
| 17 | Thyme (0.1%) | Thyme | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 18 | Marjoram (0.1%) | Marjoram | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 19 | Oregano (0.1%) | Oregano | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 20 | Parsley (0.1%) | Parsley | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 21 | Sage (0.1%) | Sage | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 22 | Nettle (0.1%) | Nettles | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 23 | Broccoli (0.05%) | Broccoli | veg | good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 24 | Spinach (0.05%) | Spinach | veg | good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 25 | Tomatoes (0.05%) | Tomato | veg | good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 26 | Cranberries (0.05%) | Cranberries | veg | good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 27 | Blueberries (0.05%) | Blueberries | veg | good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 28 | Glucosamine Hydrochloride (0.01%) | Glucosamine | supplement | good | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 29 | Chondroitin Sulphate (0.01%) | Chondroitin | supplement | good | 0.01 | 0.01 |
Brand
- Website
- https://imbypetfood.com/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-06
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- imbypetfood.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.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-07. 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 | 0.1 | 9.191 | +1.12 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 16.8% | -0.012 | -0.20 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 83.1% | -0.027 | -2.20 |
| Undeclared quantities | 99.1% | -0.106 | -10.47 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| 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 | 0.1 | 9.191 | +1.12 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.1% | -0.005 | -0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 16.8% | -0.012 | -0.20 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 83.1% | -0.027 | -2.20 |
| 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 | 99.1% | -0.106 | -10.47 |
| 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 | 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 46.7
- Final score
- 47/100
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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24 | 26.4 (band 18 to 40%) | 92.8 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.2 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 88 |
| Phosphorus | 0.8 | 0.9 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 94 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 85 |
Scored over 6 declared nutrients (combined weight 80); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 11 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamine A 20000 IE/kg
- Vitamine D3 2000 IE/kg
- Vitamine E 400 mg/kg
- Vitamine C 200 mg/kg
- Taurine 1500 mg/kg
- IJzer (3b103, 3b107) 50 mg/kg
- Koper (3b405, 3b406) 10 mg/kg
- Zink (3b605, 3b612) 60 mg/kg
- Mangaan (3b503, 3b505) 40 mg/kg
- Jodium (3b202) 1.5 mg/kg
- Selenium (3b801) 0.2 mg/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 (0.9% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 0.2/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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 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.
50/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Caloriearm, ideaal voor honden met overgewicht of oudere honden" — the declared label says otherwise on low fat.
Consistent with the label
- "VOLLEDIGE VOEDING VOOR BEWUSTE VOLWASSEN HONDEN" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Een complete, vleesvrije droge hondenvoeding gemaakt met hoogwaardige plantaardige eiwitten en natuurlijke superfoods (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergeen en volledig vleesvrij (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Caloriearm, ideaal voor honden met overgewicht of oudere honden (on page) | High/low level | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Plantaardige eiwitten voor een evenwichtige dagelijkse energie (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Evenwichtige formule ontwikkeld door dierenartsen (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| VOLLEDIGE VOEDING VOOR BEWUSTE VOLWASSEN HONDEN (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Geen vulstoffen of bindmiddelen (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gemaakt in België (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Beoordeeld door een dierenarts (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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