Anco Cold Pressed Dog Food
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Our verdict
Is Anco Cold Pressed Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 58/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete cold-pressed dry food for dogs of all life stages, with beef, sweet potatoes and sorghum as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists sorghum
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 23% · Fat 8%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 23% |
| Fat | 8% |
| Fibre | 3.50% |
| Ash | 8.50% |
| Moisture | 8% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Individual dogs vary and portions should be adjusted to maintain ideal body condition. Puppy 0-6 months split across 4 meals per day; Junior 6-12 months split across 3 meals per day; Adult 1-7 years split across 2 meals per day; Senior 7+ years split across 2 meals per day.
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (10)10 of 10 percentages printed
Estimated composition
- carb 51.0%
- meat 27.0%
- oil 9.0%
- veg 6.0%
- other 3.0%
- supplement 3.0%
- fibre 1.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef (33%) | Beef | meat · medium | 33 | 33.0 |
| 2 | Sweet Potato (30%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 30 | 30.0 |
| 3 | Sorghum (14%) | Sorghum | carb · medium | 14 | 14.0 |
| 4 | Tapioca Root (7%) | Tapioca | carb · medium | 7 | 7.0 |
| 5 | Peas (3%) | Peas | veg · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 6 | Seaweed (3%) | Seaweed | veg · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 7 | Sunflower Oil (3%) | Sunflower oil | oil · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 8 | Vitamins & Minerals (3%) | Vitamin | supplement · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 9 | Linseed Oil (3%) | Linseed oil | oil · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 10 | Beet Fibre (1%) | Beet Fibre | fibre · medium | 1 | 1.0 |
- 1. Beef (33%)33% declared33.0% estimated
- 2. Sweet Potato (30%)30% declared30.0% estimated
- 3. Sorghum (14%)14% declared14.0% estimated
- 4. Tapioca Root (7%)7% declared7.0% estimated
- 5. Peas (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 6. Seaweed (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 7. Sunflower Oil (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 8. Vitamins & Minerals (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 9. Linseed Oil (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 10. Beet Fibre (1%)1% declared1.0% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Anco
- Contact page
- www.ancodogtreats.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.ancodogtreats.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.
Trustpilot: 3.1/5 · 16 reviews
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This product received an overall score of 58 out of 100. The processing format contributed -6.7 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.5 points. The carbohydrate content reduced the score by -5.5 points, and the oil and fat content reduced it further by -1.8 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.46 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 16.8% | 0.096 | +1.61 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 47.9% | -0.115 | -5.52 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 19.8% | -0.092 | -1.82 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.0% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.012 | -0.07 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.3% | -0.375 | -0.12 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.46 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 16.8% | 0.096 | +1.61 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 47.9% | -0.115 | -5.52 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 19.8% | -0.092 | -1.82 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.0% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.012 | -0.07 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.3% | -0.375 | -0.12 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 0.0% | -0.106 | +0.00 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| 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
- Subtotal
- 58.5
- Final score
- 58/100
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 | 23 | 25 (band 18 to 40%) | 89.1 |
| Fat | 8 | 8.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 83.2 |
| Fibre | 3.5 | 3.8 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| 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 (Additives 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
- "Naturally gluten free and free from unnecessary fillers" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
Consistent with the label
- "complete, balanced nutrition for dogs of all life stages" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supporting healthy digestion from bowl to belly (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| ideal for sensitive stomachs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cold Pressed for Gentle Digestion - Made using a low-temperature cold-pressing process to help preserve nutrients and support easy digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Enriched with Bone Broth - Added bone broth supports joint health, digestion, skin, and coat condition (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Highly Digestible - Breaks down easily in the stomach for improved nutrient absorption (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Bone broth supports joint health, digestion, skin elasticity, and coat condition (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Premium Ingredients - Made with high-quality ingredients and no unnecessary fillers (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete & Balanced Nutrition - A complete dry dog food providing essential protein, vitamins, and minerals for everyday feeding (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gluten Free Recipe - Naturally gluten free and suitable for dogs with sensitivities or intolerances (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete, balanced nutrition for dogs of all life stages (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| natural source of collagen, amino acids, and minerals (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| All Life Stages Formula - Suitable for puppies, adult dogs, and senior dogs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Naturally gluten free and free from unnecessary fillers (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | 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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