Lukullus Cold-Pressed Angus Beef & Duck
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Is Lukullus Cold-Pressed Angus Beef & Duck a good dog food?
We score it 71/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This food achieves a score of 71 out of 100 overall. The score is supported by the overall quality of the ingredient list, which added +7.3, alongside the processing format adding +4.6. However, this is balanced by ingredients without printed percentages contributing -6.5, and the carbohydrate content deducting -3.8 from the total.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
50% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe71
- Nutritionallow96
- 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
- 24.90%
- Fat
- 9.90%
- Fibre
- 5.90%
- Ash
- 7.40%
Energy: 328 kcal/100g
Dry matter basis
- Protein
- 33.20%
- Fat
- 13.20%
- Fibre
- 7.90%
- Ash
- 9.90%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 10,000 IU; vitamin C 140 mg; vitamin D3 1,000 IU; vitamin E 200 IU; vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate) 3.5 mg; vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 7 mg; vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) 4.2 mg; vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 42 mcg; biotin 210 mcg; folic acid 0.35 mg; niacin 21 mg; calcium D-pantothenate 7 mg; choline chloride 1,050 mg; Manganese (manganese(II) oxide) 48 mg; Copper (copper(II) oxide) 10 mg; Zinc (zinc oxide) 62.5 mg; Iodine (calcium iodate) 1.6 mg
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store in an airtight container. Shelf life of only 8 months from the time of manufacturing.
Feeding guide
Serve dry. Fresh water always available. Daily amounts: 5kg 95-135g; 10kg 165-225g; 15kg 220-300g; 20kg 275-375g; 25kg 325-445g; 30kg 370-510g; 35kg 415-570g; 40kg 460-630g; 45kg 505-690g; 50kg 625-855g.
Reviews
8 reviews on this product · 3.9/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, venison, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists white fish
- Your dog avoids duck: the label lists duck
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
- 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 (19)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.65% from Angus beef | Beef | meat | medium | 9.65 | 9.7 |
| 2 | 9.65% dried and ground | Beetroot | veg | good | 9.65 | 9.7 |
| 3 | 19% wholegrain rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb | medium | 19 | 19.0 |
| 4 | 12% duck meat | Duck | meat | medium | 12 | 12.0 |
| 5 | potatoes | Potatoes | carb | medium | - | 4.3 |
| 6 | linseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 4.2 |
| 7 | millet | Millet | carb | good | - | 4.0 |
| 8 | herbs | Herbs | veg | medium | - | 3.9 |
| 9 | white fish oil | White Fish | meat | good | - | 3.7 |
| 10 | seaweed | Seaweed | veg | good | - | 3.6 |
| 11 | rapeseed oil | Rapeseed oil | oil | good | - | 3.5 |
| 12 | beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 3.3 |
| 13 | dried peat | Moor | other | medium | - | 3.2 |
| 14 | yucca schidigera (dried and ground) | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 3.0 |
| 15 | fennel seed | Fennel | veg | good | - | 2.9 |
| 16 | apples | Apples | veg | good | - | 2.7 |
| 17 | medicinal clay | Clay | additive | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 18 | mussel meat extract from Perna canaliculus | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 19 | algal lime | Algal Lime | mineral | medium | - | 2.3 |
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 | 0.7 | 9.915 | +7.26 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 11.3% | 0.116 | +1.31 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 33.8% | -0.113 | -3.81 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.4% | -0.088 | -0.48 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 27.1% | -0.002 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.7% | 0.177 | +0.66 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.0% | -0.009 | -0.07 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.5% | -0.371 | -0.93 |
| Undeclared quantities | 49.7% | -0.131 | -6.51 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 11.3 | -0.073 | -0.83 |
| Additive penalty | -3.11 | 0.236 | -0.73 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | yes | 4.569 | +4.57 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.915 | +7.26 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 11.3% | 0.116 | +1.31 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 33.8% | -0.113 | -3.81 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.4% | -0.088 | -0.48 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 27.1% | -0.002 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.7% | 0.177 | +0.66 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.0% | -0.009 | -0.07 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.5% | -0.371 | -0.93 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.022 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.045 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.868 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.056 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 49.7% | -0.131 | -6.51 |
| 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) | no | -0.506 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 11.3 | -0.073 | -0.83 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -3.11 | 0.236 | -0.73 |
| 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 | yes | 4.569 | +4.57 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -2.321 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.996 | +0.00 |
| 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
- -0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 70.9
- Final score
- 71/100
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 | 24.9 | 27.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 95 |
| Fat | 9.9 | 10.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 91.9 |
| Fibre | 5.9 | 6.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 328 | 357.7 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 8.3% from the food type.
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture 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 (50.3% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 10.1/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| 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 (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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Helps to clean the teeth thanks to its carefully designed kibble shape (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports shiny fur and smooth skin (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| we do not use artificial additives such as preservatives, colourings or flavour enhancers (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete food for adult dogs of all breeds (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| High-quality protein from first-rate meat: tender Angus beef and delicate duck (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete dry dog food (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Naturally preserved, free from genetically modified ingredients, gluten-free (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| high-quality dog food with hearty Angus beef and tender duck, wholegrain rice and apples, natural recipe, carefully cold-pressed (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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