Lukullus Senior Angus Beef with Duck
Dry Cold Pressed complete Clear label
Is Lukullus Senior Angus Beef with Duck a good dog food?
We score it 73/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall score is 73 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.9 points and the processing format contributed +4.6 points. Ingredients without printed percentages contributed -4.5 points, while the carbohydrate content contributed -4.3 points.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
35% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe73
- Nutritionalmedium93
- 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
- 21.70%
- Fat
- 9.80%
- Fibre
- 6.20%
- Ash
- 7.40%
- Calcium
- 1.30%
- Phosphorus
- 1%
Energy: 323.4 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 10,000 IU; vitamin D3 1,000 IU; vitamin E 200 mg; vitamin B1 3.5 mg; vitamin B2 7 mg; vitamin B6 4.2 mg; vitamin B12 42 mcg; biotin 210 mcg; folic acid 0.35 mg; niacin 21 mg; vitamin C 140 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, anhydrous) 1.6 mg
Technological additives
Diatomaceous earth 5,000 mg
Storage
Store the food in a cool, dry place.
Feeding guide
These guidelines are for recommendation purposes only. The actual food requirement of your dog may vary depending on breed, activity level and age. This food should be served dry. Make sure fresh water is always available.
Reviews
6 reviews on this product · 4.8/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for senior 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 green-lipped mussel
- Your dog avoids duck: the label lists duck
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- 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 (17)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.0% Angus beef | Beef | meat | medium | 23 | 23.0 |
| 2 | 23% whole rice | Rice - white | carb | medium | 23 | 23.0 |
| 3 | 6% duck meat | Duck | meat | medium | 6 | 6.0 |
| 4 | 5.0% potatoes | Potatoes | carb | medium | 5 | 5.0 |
| 5 | flaxseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 4.9 |
| 6 | millet | Millet | carb | good | - | 4.7 |
| 7 | dried herbs | Herbs | veg | medium | - | 4.4 |
| 8 | 5.0% fish oil | Fish Oil | oil | good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 9 | seaweed | Seaweed | veg | good | - | 4.1 |
| 10 | 2.8% rapeseed oil | Rapeseed oil | oil | good | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| 11 | beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 3.8 |
| 12 | dried peat | Moor | other | medium | - | 3.6 |
| 13 | Yucca schidigera (dried and ground) | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 3.3 |
| 14 | 0.4% fennel seed | Fennel | veg | good | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 15 | 0.2% apple | Apples | veg | good | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 16 | mussel meat extract from Perna canaliculus | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement | good | - | 3.0 |
| 17 | algal lime | Algal Lime | mineral | medium | - | 2.7 |
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 | +6.86 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 12.1% | 0.116 | +1.40 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 38.0% | -0.113 | -4.28 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.5% | -0.088 | -1.01 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 18.1% | -0.002 | -0.03 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.6% | -0.009 | -0.08 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.7% | -0.371 | -0.98 |
| Undeclared quantities | 34.6% | -0.131 | -4.53 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 12.1 | -0.073 | -0.88 |
| 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 | +6.86 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 12.1% | 0.116 | +1.40 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 38.0% | -0.113 | -4.28 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.5% | -0.088 | -1.01 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 18.1% | -0.002 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.6% | -0.009 | -0.08 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.7% | -0.371 | -0.98 |
| 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 | 34.6% | -0.131 | -4.53 |
| 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 | 12.1 | -0.073 | -0.88 |
| 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 | 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 72.6
- Final score
- 73/100
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 | 21.7 | 23.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 85.4 |
| Fat | 9.8 | 10.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 91.5 |
| Fibre | 6.2 | 6.8 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.3 | 1.4 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 97.5 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 88 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 323.4 | 352.7 | 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.
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 (65.4% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 13.1/20 |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tasty cold pressed complete dry dog food for older dogs. (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| adapted to suit the nutritional needs of aging dogs (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| cold-pressing process helps to preserve the natural flavour and nutrients (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| well accepted and easily digested (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports shiny fur and smooth skin (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| does not contain genetically modified ingredients (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| high meat content (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete dry dog food made from cold-pressed, carefully selected natural ingredients (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| gluten-free (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| made with hearty Angus beef combined with duck (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| does not contain artificial preservatives (on page) | Free-from | 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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