Naturaw Forage: Free Range Chicken
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Is Naturaw Forage: Free Range Chicken a good dog food?
We score it 98/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 98 out of 100. Several elements shape this rating, starting with the processing format, which contributes +13.3. Additionally, the meat content adds +10.8, while the overall quality of the ingredient list contributes +9.9. Finally, printing percentages on the label accounts for +3.2.
- Recipe98
- Nutritionalmedium97
- 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 raw food for adult dogs, with chicken, chicken carcass and chicken thigh as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Scores 98, in the top quarter of raw foods we track.
- Meat makes up an estimated 93% of the dry matter (92% as fed).
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
Why you might not
- High in fat: 27% fat on a dry-matter basis.
- Needs freezer space and defrosting before serving.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 18.20%
- Fat
- 8.08%
- Fibre
- 0.40%
- Ash
- 2.50%
- Moisture
- 70.20%
Energy: 161 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Storage
Product arrives frozen. Store in the freezer, defrost in fridge and use within 3 days (safe to defrost, portion & refreeze).
Feeding guide
Feed 2-3% of ideal bodyweight daily. (e.g. a 10kg dog will require 200–300g each day.) Slight differences apply to growing puppies, please use our calculator to see exactly how much to feed. Always supervise feeding.
Reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists whole oily fish
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 27.1% on a dry-matter basis is in the high band
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 | 0.1% Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 2 | Carcass 34.3% | Chicken Carcass | meat | good | 34.3 | 34.3 |
| 3 | Thigh 28% | Chicken Thigh | meat | good | 28 | 28.0 |
| 4 | Heart 15.8% | Chicken Heart | meat | good | 15.8 | 15.8 |
| 5 | Liver 5.7% | Chicken Liver | meat | good | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| 6 | Whole Seasonal Oily Fish 6.6% | Whole Oily Fish | meat | good | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| 7 | Broccoli 2.9% | Broccoli | veg | good | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| 8 | 0.3% Hand Harvested Organic Scottish Seaweed | Seaweed | veg | good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 9 | 0.3% Wheatgrass | Wheatgrass | carb | good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 10 | 0.3% Pumpkin Seeds | Pumpkin Seeds | veg | good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 11 | 0.3% Hemp Seeds | Hemp Seeds | veg | good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 12 | 0.3% Scandinavian Blue Mussel - MSC | Mussels | meat | good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 13 | 0.3% Cleavers | Cleavers | veg | good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 14 | 0.3% Nettles | Nettles | veg | good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 15 | Whole Blackberries 1.9% | Blackberries | veg | good | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| 16 | Free Range British Egg 1.9% | Egg | meat | good | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| 17 | Organic Kale 1% | Kale | veg | good | 1 | 1.0 |
Brand
- Website
- https://www.naturaw.co.uk/
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.naturaw.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 | 1.0 | 9.915 | +9.91 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 93.5% | 0.116 | +10.84 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.0% | -0.113 | -0.11 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.6% | -0.002 | -0.01 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 93.5 | -0.073 | -6.86 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | 13.322 | +13.32 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 1.0 | 9.915 | +9.91 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 93.5% | 0.116 | +10.84 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.0% | -0.113 | -0.11 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.088 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.6% | -0.002 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.009 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 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 | 0.0% | -0.131 | +0.00 |
| 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) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| 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 | 93.5 | -0.073 | -6.86 |
| 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 | yes | 13.322 | +13.32 |
| 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 | no | 4.569 | +0.00 |
| 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
- +0.10
- Nearly all quantities printed on label
- +2 full-disclosure bonus
- Subtotal
- 98.3
- Final score
- 98/100
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 | 98/100 | current |
| v1 | 94/100 | |
| v1.9 | 97/100 |
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 | 18.2 | 61.1 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 8.08 | 27.1 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.4 | 1.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 81.2 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 161 | 540.3 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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) | 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 (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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| human grade ingredients (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| high welfare british meat (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% plastic-free packaging (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made in our Yorkshire kitchen. Not an anonymous factory (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports British farmers. Lower food miles, higher welfare (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete food. Accurately balanced to help dogs thrive (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| vet approved (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain free (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| FEDIAF Balanced whole food ingredients (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| frozen for freshness (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fresh whole blackberries for a splash of vitamins c, k + manganese. Rich in anthocyanins - the powerful antioxidants that give them their purple colour (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| nothing artificial (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| low fat (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% British meat (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| A source of magnesium, zinc, vitamin k and also evidence suggests they can be used as a natural wormer thanks to the cucurbitacin they contain (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| A powerful source of vitamins and minerals including vitamins a,c, e & k along with b vitamins. Plus chlorophyll and amino acids (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in vitamin c and silica, numerous fatty acids, flavonoids and tannins (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| High welfare standards, a perfectly formed nutritional bundle. Containing essential amino and fatty acids, vitamins a, d and b12, folate, iron, selenium and choline (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sustainably sourced from Scandinavia, far fewer food miles than green lipped mussel and the same wonderful source of manganese and zinc - minerals which can often be lacking in a raw diet. Also selenium, magnesium, iron, b vitamins and fatty acids (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in antioxidants and omegas 3, 6 & 9 also a source of potassium, zinc and magnesium (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| A source of vitamins a, c & k. Along with minerals iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium and phosphorus (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sustainably harvested by hand in scotland, an important source of calcium, potassium and magnesium along with iodine, manganese and zinc (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| A wonderful fresh source of fibre along with vitamins c, k, b9 and potassium. A source of antioxidants like glucoraphanin (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sustainably caught oily fish for omega 3 and an important source of vitamin D +B12 (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free range chicken. Unbeatable ingredients, high welfare with provenance, no fillers (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| One of the most nutrient dense vegetables. Fresh green leafy kale is a source of iron, calcium & vitamins a and c. Along with fibre and powerful antioxidants like quercetin (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Functional whole foods. Nutrient dense, highly bio available (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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