Lukullus Cold-Pressed Veggie
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Is Lukullus Cold-Pressed Veggie a good dog food?
We score it 70/100 (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 total score of 70 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributes +5.5 points, and the processing format adds +4.6 points. Additionally, printing percentages on the label provides +3.2 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages deduct -3 points from the final total.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
- Recipe70
- Nutritionalmedium90
- 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.
Complete cold-pressed dry food for adult dogs, with carrots, peas and parsnips as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Scores 69, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
- Low in fat for its format: 9% fat on a dry-matter basis.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 0% of the dry matter; carbohydrates dominate.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 23.50%
- Fat
- 9%
- Fibre
- 4.80%
- Ash
- 5%
- Calcium
- 0.70%
- Phosphorus
- 0.40%
Energy: 342 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 22,000 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 1,200 IU/kg; Vitamin E 100 mg/kg; Vitamin B1 9 mg/kg; Vitamin B2 11 mg/kg; Vitamin B6 4 mg/kg; Vitamin B12 59 mcg/kg; Biotin 400 mcg/kg; Folic acid 1 mg/kg; Niacin 45 mg/kg; Vitamin C 33 mg/kg; Calcium-D-pantothenate 22 mg/kg; Choline chloride 780 mg/kg; Zinc (zinc sulphate monohydrate) 84 mg/kg; Iron (ferrous(II)-sulphate monohydrate) 57 mg/kg; Manganese (manganous(II)-oxide) 20 mg/kg; Copper (cupric(II)-sulphate pentahydrate) 10 mg/kg; Iodine (calcium iodate anhydrous) 1 mg/kg; Selenium (sodium selenite) 0.1 mg/kg; DL-methionine 1300 mg/kg; L-tryptophan 100 mg/kg
Technological additives
Binding agent
Storage
Store in the original packaging in a cool, dry place. Airtight containers are not recommended.
Feeding guide
Complete dry food for adult dogs; serve dry with fresh water always available. New recipe guidelines per day: 2.5kg dog 55-75g; 5kg 95-125g; 10kg 155-215g; 15kg 210-290g; 20kg 265-360g; 25kg 310-425g; 30kg 355-485g; 35kg 400-545g; 40kg 440-605g; 45kg 485-660g; 50kg 520-715g; 60kg 600-820g.
Reviews
251 reviews on this product · 4.2/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists maize gluten
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 (20)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.5% carrots | Carrots | veg | good | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| 2 | 12.5% peas | Peas | veg | good | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| 3 | 11.5% parsnips | Parsnips | veg | good | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| 4 | 11.5% chicory | Chicory | veg | good | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| 5 | lentils (14.2%) | Lentils | veg | good | 14.2 | 14.2 |
| 6 | linseeds (5%) | Linseed | veg | good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 7 | dried apple pomace (4%) | Apple Fibre | fibre | medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 8 | fava beans | Fava Beans | veg | good | - | 3.2 |
| 9 | maize gluten | Maize gluten | carb | poor | - | 3.0 |
| 10 | rice | Rice - white | carb | medium | - | 2.9 |
| 11 | maize | Maize / Corn | carb | poor | - | 2.7 |
| 12 | potato flakes | Potatoes | carb | medium | - | 2.5 |
| 13 | sunflower oil (3.5%) | Sunflower oil | oil | good | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| 14 | rapeseed oil (1.5%) | Rapeseed oil | oil | good | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| 15 | minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 16 | dried beet pulp (0.1%) | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 17 | algae mix | Seaweed | veg | good | - | 2.2 |
| 18 | herb mix (0.1%) | Herbs | veg | medium | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 19 | hydrolysed yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 20 | dextrin | Dextrin | carb | poor | - | 1.8 |
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 | 0.6 | 9.915 | +5.47 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 25.2% | -0.113 | -2.84 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 12.8% | -0.088 | -1.13 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 42.3% | -0.002 | -0.07 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 10.2% | -0.009 | -0.09 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.5% | -0.045 | -0.34 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.868 | -2.60 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.0% | 0.056 | +0.17 |
| Undeclared quantities | 22.6% | -0.131 | -2.96 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -1.988 | -1.99 |
| Additive penalty | -0.09 | 0.236 | -0.02 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | yes | 4.569 | +4.57 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.915 | +5.47 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.116 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 25.2% | -0.113 | -2.84 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 12.8% | -0.088 | -1.13 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 42.3% | -0.002 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 10.2% | -0.009 | -0.09 |
| 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 | 7.5% | -0.045 | -0.34 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.868 | -2.60 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.0% | 0.056 | +0.17 |
| Undeclared quantities | 22.6% | -0.131 | -2.96 |
| 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) | yes | -1.988 | -1.99 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.250 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | -0.073 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -0.09 | 0.236 | -0.02 |
| 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
- 69.7
- Final score
- 70/100
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.
| Model | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| v2 | 70/100 | current |
| v1 | 70/100 | |
| v1.9 | 71/100 |
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 | 23.5 | 25.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 90.8 |
| Fat | 9 | 9.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 87.9 |
| Fibre | 4.8 | 5.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 0.7 | 0.8 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 77.9 |
| Phosphorus | 0.4 | 0.4 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 71.8 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.7 | 1.7 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 342 | 373 | 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 (77.4% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 15.5/20 |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal supplement to raw feeding or Lukullus dry food: vitamin-rich addition to your dog's diet (on pack) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural flavour and nutrient content, thanks to the gentle cold-pressing process (on pack) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports smooth skin and a glossy coat (on pack) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Specially kibble shape to support natural teeth cleaning (on pack) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicory for a portion of fibre (on pack) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Combination of vegetables (49%) and fruit (5%) (on pack) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ideal for nutritionally-sensitive dogs: completely free from animal protein (on pack) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural vegetarian ingredients (on pack) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| With vitamin-rich fruit and vegetables (on pack) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| High-quality protein sources: tasty peas offer plant protein (on pack) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains no artificial preservatives or colourings (on pack) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| No added sugar or soya (on pack) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gluten-free: also suitable for those with intolerances (on pack) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| In harmony with nature: natural recipe with carefully selected ingredients (on pack) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cold-pressed natural dry food made with 100% vegetarian ingredients (on pack) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Algae provides beneficial micronutrients and a great source of iodine (on pack) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sweet lupine as a beneficial protein source (on pack) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Without genetically-modified ingredients or gluten (on pack) | 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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