Lukullus Cold-Pressed Chicken & Wholegrain Rice
Dry Cold Pressed · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Lukullus Cold-Pressed Chicken & Wholegrain Rice a good dog food?
We score it 63/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Doesn't list lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists hydrolysed poultry liver
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 24.80% · Fat 10%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24.80% |
| Fat | 10% |
| Fibre | 3.30% |
| Ash | 5.30% |
| Calcium | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% |
Energy: 356 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Please store in a cool and dry place. Do not transfer into airtight containers.
Feeding guide
Offer the food dry. Daily serving varies by dog weight, e.g. 55-75g for 2.5kg dog, 150-205g for 10kg, 250-345g for 20kg, 575-785g for 60kg. Always provide fresh water.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 22,000 IU; vitamin D3 1200 IU; vitamin E 100mg; vitamin B1 9mg; vitamin B2 11mg; vitamin B6 4mg; vitamin B12 59μg; biotin 400μg; folic acid 1mg; niacin 45mg; vitamin C 33mg; calcium-D-pantothenate 22mg; choline chloride 780mg; zinc [zinc sulphate monohydrate] 84mg; iron [iron(II) sulphate monohydrate] 57mg; manganese [manganese(II) oxide] 20mg; copper [copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate] 10mg; iodine [calcium iodate anhydrous] 1mg; selenium [sodium selenite] 0.1mg; DL-methionine 1100mg
Technological additives
Binding agents
Ingredients (18)13% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 42.9%
- meat 33.0%
- oil 8.4%
- veg 8.3%
- supplement 4.3%
- fibre 3.2%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dried Chicken (28%) | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | 28 | 28.0 |
| 2 | Maize (21%) | Maize / Corn | carb · medium | 21 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Rice (20%) | Rice - white | carb · medium | 20 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Dried Beef Protein | Beef | meat · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 5 | Maize Gluten | Maize gluten | carb · poor | - | 1.9 |
| 6 | Salmon Oil (4%) | Salmon Oil | oil · good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 7 | Dried Beet Pulp (3.2%) | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| 8 | Linseed (3.1%) | Linseed | veg · good | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| 9 | Rapeseed Oil (3%) | Rapeseed oil | oil · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 10 | Egg Powder | Dried Whole Egg | meat · good | - | 1.8 |
| 11 | Apple (2.5%) | Apples | veg · good | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| 12 | Mixed Herbs (2.2%) | Herbs | veg · medium | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 13 | Seaweed Meal | Seaweed Meal | supplement · medium | - | 1.6 |
| 14 | Cranberries (0.5%) | Cranberries | veg · good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 15 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 16 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 1.4 |
| 17 | Hydrolysed Poultry Liver | Hydrolysed Poultry Liver | meat · medium | - | 1.3 |
| 18 | Minerals. | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 1.1 |
- 1. Dried Chicken (28%)28% declared28.0% estimated
- 2. Maize (21%)21% declared21.0% estimated
- 3. Rice (20%)20% declared20.0% estimated
- 4. Dried Beef Protein2.0% estimated
- 5. Maize Gluten1.9% estimated
- 6. Salmon Oil (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 7. Dried Beet Pulp (3.2%)3.2% declared3.2% estimated
- 8. Linseed (3.1%)3.1% declared3.1% estimated
- 9. Rapeseed Oil (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 10. Egg Powder1.8% estimated
- 11. Apple (2.5%)2.5% declared2.5% estimated
- 12. Mixed Herbs (2.2%)2.2% declared2.2% estimated
- 13. Seaweed Meal1.6% estimated
- 14. Cranberries (0.5%)0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 15. Yucca Schidigera Extract1.5% estimated
- 16. Sunflower Oil1.4% estimated
- 17. Hydrolysed Poultry Liver1.3% estimated
- 18. Minerals.1.1% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-15
Brand and contact: Lukullus
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- Scored with
- Model v3 (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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
13 reviews on this product · 3.5/5
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The product scores 63 out of 100. The processing format had a negative effect, costing -6.7 points. The overall quality of the ingredient list worked in its favour, adding +5.9 points. The carbohydrate content dragged the score down by -5 points, while the meat content boosted it by +2.9 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 | +5.89 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 29.7% | 0.096 | +2.85 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 43.5% | -0.115 | -5.01 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.6% | -0.092 | -0.88 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.1% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 4.5% | -0.012 | -0.06 |
| Recipe graded poor | 1.9% | -0.065 | -0.12 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.9% | 0.060 | +0.11 |
| Undeclared quantities | 12.5% | -0.106 | -1.32 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Additive penalty | -0.06 | 0.222 | -0.01 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.89 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 29.7% | 0.096 | +2.85 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 43.5% | -0.115 | -5.01 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.6% | -0.092 | -0.88 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.1% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 4.5% | -0.012 | -0.06 |
| 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 | 1.9% | -0.065 | -0.12 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.9% | 0.060 | +0.11 |
| Undeclared quantities | 12.5% | -0.106 | -1.32 |
| 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) | 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 | -0.06 | 0.222 | -0.01 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| 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
- 62.9
- Final score
- 63/100
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 | 24.8 | 27 (band 18 to 40%) | 94.7 |
| Fat | 10 | 10.9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 92.4 |
| Fibre | 3.3 | 3.6 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 87.7 |
| Phosphorus | 0.8 | 0.9 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 93.6 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 85 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 356 | 388.2 | 100 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 8.3% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 20 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 22,000 IU
- vitamin D3 1200 IU
- vitamin E 100mg
- vitamin B1 9mg
- vitamin B2 11mg
- vitamin B6 4mg
- vitamin B12 59μg
- biotin 400μg
- folic acid 1mg
- niacin 45mg
- vitamin C 33mg
- calcium-D-pantothenate 22mg
- choline chloride 780mg
- zinc [zinc sulphate monohydrate] 84mg
- iron [iron(II) sulphate monohydrate] 57mg
- manganese [manganese(II) oxide] 20mg
- copper [copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate] 10mg
- iodine [calcium iodate anhydrous] 1mg
- selenium [sodium selenite] 0.1mg
- DL-methionine 1100mg
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 (87.5% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 17.5/20 |
| 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.
50/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "gluten-free" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
Consistent with the label
- "complete food for adult dogs" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| gentle cold-pressing preserves original flavour and natural nutrient content (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Tooth-friendly: special kibble shape supports natural teeth cleaning (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| can contribute to a shiny coat and supple skin (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rapeseed oil and fish oil: naturally rich in omega-3 and omega-6 (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| natural recipe with carefully-selected ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| gluten-free (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| contains no preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High-quality proteins from tender chicken and whole egg (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| no genetically modified ingredients (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cold-pressed dry food for adult dogs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete food for adult dogs (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Algae provides valuable micronutrients and is an excellent source of iodine (on page) | Nutrient | 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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