Lukullus Classic Senior Turkey & Duck
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Is Lukullus Classic Senior Turkey & Duck a good dog food?
We score it 62/100 (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 62 out of 100. Looking at the individual elements, the processing format contributed -7 points, and the carbohydrate content contributed -3.4 points. Conversely, the meat content contributed +4 points, and printing percentages on the label added +3.2 points to the final evaluation.
- Recipe62
- 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
- 27%
- Fat
- 14%
- Fibre
- 3.50%
- Ash
- 7.50%
- Moisture
- 10%
Energy: 362 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Original recipe: Vitamin A 16,500 IU; Vitamin B1 4.8 mg; Vitamin B2 6 mg; Vitamin B6 4.5 mg; Vitamin B12 0.04 mg; Vitamin C 250 mg; Vitamin D3 1,650 IU; Vitamin E 300 IU; Biotin 0.5 mg; Calcium-D-pantothenate 12 mg; Folic acid 0.6 mg; Niacin 23 mg; Copper (cupric(II) protein hydrolysate chelate) 14 mg; Iron (ferrous(II) protein hydrolysate chelate) 75 mg; Manganese (protein hydrolysate chelate) 30 mg; Iodine (potassium iodide) 0.7 mg; Selenium (selenium yeast from Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3060, inactivated) 0.17 mg; Zinc (protein hydrolysate zinc chelate) 90 mg; New recipe: Vitamin A 22,000 IU; Vitamin B1 4.7 mg; Vitamin B2 6.4 mg; Vitamin B6 8.5 mg; Vitamin B12 0.3 mg; Vitamin C 240 mg; Vitamin D3 1,350 IU; Vitamin E 500 IU; Biotin 0.5 mg; Calcium-D-pantothenate 23 mg; Folic acid 0.4 mg; Niacinamide 55 mg; Zinc (protein hydrolysate zinc chelate) 105 mg; Manganese (protein hydrolysate manganese chelate) 30 mg; Copper (cupric(II)-protein hydrolysate chelate) 12 mg; Iodine (potassium iodide) 1.4 mg; Choline chloride 1,800 mg
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
Feeding guide
Complete food for senior dogs. Daily serving depends on weight: e.g. 3kg 45-65g, 5kg 75-110g, 10kg 125-185g, 20kg 210-315g, 40kg 350-525g, 80kg 590-885g (original recipe). Always provide fresh drinking water.
Reviews
10 reviews on this product · 3.0/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for senior dogs
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists hydrolysed chicken liver
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- Your dog avoids duck: the label lists duck
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists maize / corn
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (30)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey protein (26%) | Turkey | meat | medium | 26 | 26.0 |
| 2 | potato (24%) | Potatoes | carb | medium | 24 | 24.0 |
| 3 | fresh duck (20%) | Duck | meat | medium | 20 | 20.0 |
| 4 | potato starch (10%) | Potato starch | carb | poor | 10 | 10.0 |
| 5 | dried apple pomace (7%) | Apple Fibre | fibre | medium | 7 | 7.0 |
| 6 | chicken fat (5%) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 7 | linseeds (2%) | Linseed | veg | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 8 | hydrolysed chicken liver (2%) | Hydrolysed Chicken Liver | meat | medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 9 | brewer's yeast (2%) | Brewer's Yeast | supplement | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 10 | salmon oil (1%) | Salmon Oil | oil | good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 11 | pea meal | Pea Meal | carb | medium | - | 0.0 |
| 12 | glucosamine (0.026%) | Glucosamine | supplement | good | 0.026 | 0.03 |
| 13 | chondroitin sulphate (0.016%) | Chondroitin | supplement | good | 0.016 | 0.02 |
| 14 | mannan-oligosaccharides (0.015%) | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement | good | 0.015 | 0.01 |
| 15 | inulin (0.01%) | Inulin | fibre | good | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 16 | yucca schidigera (0.01%) | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 17 | maize (24%) | Maize / Corn | carb | poor | 24 | 24.0 |
| 18 | peas (19%) | Peas | veg | good | 19 | 19.0 |
| 19 | poultry fat (8%) | Poultry Fat | oil | medium | 8 | 8.0 |
| 20 | dried apple pulp (7.3%) | Apple Fibre | fibre | medium | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| 21 | hydrolysed poultry protein (6%) | Hydrolysed Poultry Protein | meat | medium | 6 | 6.0 |
| 22 | duck protein (5%) | Dried Duck Protein | meat | good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 23 | hydrolysed poultry liver (2%) | Hydrolysed Poultry Liver | meat | medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 24 | potassium chloride (0.4%) | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 25 | pea meal | Pea Meal | carb | medium | - | 0.0 |
| 26 | dried parsley (0.1%) | Parsley | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 27 | mannan-oligosaccharides (0.0198%) | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement | good | 0.0198 | 0.02 |
| 28 | chondroitin (0.016%) | Chondroitin | supplement | good | 0.016 | 0.02 |
| 29 | fructo-oligosaccharides (0.015%) | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement | good | 0.015 | 0.01 |
| 30 | yucca schidigera (0.015%) | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | 0.015 | 0.01 |
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- Scored with
- Model v2 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.zooplus.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 | 0.2 | 9.915 | +2.45 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 34.9% | 0.116 | +4.05 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 30.4% | -0.113 | -3.42 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.2% | -0.088 | -1.26 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.002 | -0.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.009 | -0.02 |
| Recipe graded poor | 34.0% | -0.045 | -1.52 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.868 | -1.74 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 24.0% | 0.056 | +1.35 |
| 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 | 34.9 | -0.073 | -2.56 |
| 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 | 0.2 | 9.915 | +2.45 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 34.9% | 0.116 | +4.05 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 30.4% | -0.113 | -3.42 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.2% | -0.088 | -1.26 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.002 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.009 | -0.02 |
| 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 | 34.0% | -0.045 | -1.52 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.868 | -1.74 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 24.0% | 0.056 | +1.35 |
| Undeclared quantities | 0.0% | -0.131 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 34.9 | -0.073 | -2.56 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.236 | +0.00 |
| 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
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Nearly all quantities printed on label
- +2 full-disclosure bonus
- Subtotal
- 62.4
- Final score
- 62/100
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 | 27 | 30 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.6 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.5 | 3.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 362 | 402.2 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); 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 (100% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 20/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Can strengthen your relationship with your dog (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Developed by nutritional specialists (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with natural, wholesome ingredients (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete, premium dry food for senior dogs (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| all-natural meals with a selection of the finest, lovingly-chosen quality ingredients (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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