Leader Puppy with Organic Salmon, Spinach & Ginger Dog Food
Dry Extruded complete High meat Clear label
Is Leader Puppy with Organic Salmon, Spinach & Ginger Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 66/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 66 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +9 points and the meat content contributed +6.5 points. However, the processing format adjusted the score by -7 and ingredients without printed percentages contributed -3.4 points.
26% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe66
- Nutritionalmedium100
- 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
- 33%
- Fat
- 22%
- Fibre
- 1.90%
- Ash
- 7.50%
- Moisture
- 10%
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Storage
Store out of reach of children and in a cool, dry place below 25ºC and out of direct sunlight.
Feeding guide
Feed puppies from 6 weeks onwards, 3 times per day until the age of 6 months, then reduce to twice per day. Feed the recommended daily amount according to body weight and age.
Reviews
20 reviews on this product · 4.8/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
- 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: 24.4% 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 (25)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Salmon 40% | Salmon | meat | good | 40 | 40.0 |
| 2 | Dehydrated Salmon 25% | Salmon | meat | good | 25 | 25.0 |
| 3 | Potato Starch | Potato starch | carb | poor | - | 1.2 |
| 4 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 1.1 |
| 5 | Salmon Oil 8% | Salmon Oil | oil | good | 8 | 8.0 |
| 6 | Pea Starch | Pea Starch | carb | poor | - | 1.1 |
| 7 | Whole Linseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 1.1 |
| 8 | Dried Seaweed | Seaweed | veg | good | - | 1.0 |
| 9 | Hydrolysed Liver Protein 1% | Liver | meat | good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 10 | Sodium Chloride | Salt | additive | poor | - | 1.0 |
| 11 | Yeast Extract | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 1.0 |
| 12 | Dried Apple | Apples | veg | good | - | 1.0 |
| 13 | Dried Spinach Powder (5%) | Spinach | veg | good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 14 | Dried Ginger Extract (4%) | Ginger | veg | good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 15 | Glucosamine Hydrochloride | Glucosamine | supplement | good | - | 0.9 |
| 16 | Chondroitin Sulphate | Chondroitin | supplement | good | - | 0.9 |
| 17 | Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg | good | - | 0.9 |
| 18 | Dried Blueberry | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 0.8 |
| 19 | Dried Carrot | Carrots | veg | good | - | 0.8 |
| 20 | Dried Cranberry | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 0.8 |
| 21 | Dried Marigold | Dried Marigold | veg | good | - | 0.7 |
| 22 | Oregano | Oregano | veg | good | - | 0.7 |
| 23 | Dried Rosehip | Rose Hip | veg | good | - | 0.7 |
| 24 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg | good | - | 0.6 |
| 25 | Yucca schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 0.6 |
Brand
- Website
- https://redmillsstore.co.uk/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Scored with
- Model v2 (methodology)
- Product page
- redmillsstore.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 | +9.01 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 55.9% | 0.116 | +6.49 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.4% | -0.113 | -0.39 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 12.6% | -0.088 | -1.11 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 19.1% | -0.002 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.1% | 0.177 | +0.36 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.9% | -0.009 | -0.06 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.6% | -0.045 | -0.21 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.868 | -2.60 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.6% | 0.056 | +0.09 |
| Undeclared quantities | 26.0% | -0.131 | -3.40 |
| 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 | 55.9 | -0.073 | -4.10 |
| Additive penalty | -1.75 | 0.236 | -0.41 |
| 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 | +9.01 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 55.9% | 0.116 | +6.49 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.4% | -0.113 | -0.39 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 12.6% | -0.088 | -1.11 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 19.1% | -0.002 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.1% | 0.177 | +0.36 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.9% | -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 | 4.6% | -0.045 | -0.21 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.868 | -2.60 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.6% | 0.056 | +0.09 |
| Undeclared quantities | 26.0% | -0.131 | -3.40 |
| 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 | 55.9 | -0.073 | -4.10 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -1.75 | 0.236 | -0.41 |
| 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
- Subtotal
- 65.7
- Final score
- 66/100
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 puppies and growth. 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.
Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33 | 36.7 | 100 |
| Fat | 22 | 24.4 | 100 |
Scored over 2 declared nutrients (combined weight 40); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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 (74% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 14.8/20 |
| 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) | 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 (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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| bursting with antioxidants (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| support your puppy’s growth & development (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain-free and hypoallergenic recipe (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| 70% delicious organic Irish salmon (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| prebiotics from seaweed help promote a healthy tummy (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Superfoods & Botanicals with Anti-Inflammatory Properties (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine & Chondroitin for healthy bones & joints (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| low allergy risk (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| ideal for dogs with sensitive stomachs (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| free of wheat, maize, soy, and corn (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free From Grain and Gluten (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| All Natural Ingredients (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sustainably sourced, fully traceable, grain-free ingredients (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| no unnecessary fillers (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| 70% single-source protein (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% Irish product (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| no genetically modified ingredients (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| premium, grain-free pet food (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| 70% meat content mono protein single sourced (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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