Naturaw Forage Puppy: Free Range Turkey
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Is Naturaw Forage Puppy: Free Range Turkey a good dog food?
We score it 96/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The recipe scores 96 out of 100. The meat content contributed +8.6 points, and the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.1 points. Being labelled nutritionally complete gave a further +2.3 points, while the carbohydrate content deducted -0.1 points.
- Recipe96
- Nutritionalmedium100
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencestrong100
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 puppies, with turkey, lamb and lamb heart as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Scores 96, in the top quarter of raw foods we track.
- Meat makes up an estimated 90% of the dry matter (88% as fed).
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
Why you might not
- High in fat: 30% fat on a dry-matter basis.
- Needs freezer space and defrosting before serving.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 16.83%
- Fat
- 9.03%
- Fibre
- 0.76%
- Ash
- 2.68%
- Moisture
- 69.51%
Energy: 180 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.
Reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- 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: 29.6% 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 | Free Range British Turkey with Bone 46.8% | Turkey | meat | medium | 46.8 | 46.8 |
| 2 | Meat 12.5% | Lamb | meat | medium | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| 3 | Heart 12.5% | Lamb Heart | meat | good | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| 4 | Liver 7.3% | Lambs Liver | meat | good | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| 5 | Whole Seasonal Oily Fish 6.6% | Whole Oily Fish | meat | good | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| 6 | Organic Broccoli 5.6% | Broccoli | veg | good | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| 7 | 0.31% Hand Harvested Organic Scottish Seaweed | Seaweed | veg | good | 0.31 | 0.3 |
| 8 | 0.31% Wheatgrass | Wheatgrass | carb | good | 0.31 | 0.3 |
| 9 | 0.31% Pumpkin Seeds | Pumpkin Seeds | veg | good | 0.31 | 0.3 |
| 10 | 0.31% Hemp Seeds | Hemp Seeds | veg | good | 0.31 | 0.3 |
| 11 | 0.31% Scandinavian Blue Mussel - MSC | Mussels | meat | good | 0.31 | 0.3 |
| 12 | 0.31% Cleavers | Cleavers | veg | good | 0.31 | 0.3 |
| 13 | 0.31% Nettles | Nettles | veg | good | 0.31 | 0.3 |
| 14 | 0.31% Pure Yorkshire Sea Salt | Sea Salt | mineral | medium | 0.31 | 0.3 |
| 15 | Organic Kale 2.3% | Kale | veg | good | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| 16 | Whole Blackberries 1.9% | Blackberries | veg | good | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| 17 | Free Range British Egg 1.9% | Egg | meat | good | 1.9 | 1.9 |
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 v3 (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 v3 on 2026-10-06. 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 | +6.12 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 90.0% | 0.096 | +8.64 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.0% | -0.115 | -0.11 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.9% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Undeclared quantities | 0.1% | -0.106 | -0.01 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Fresh × high meat | 1.0 | 11.084 | +11.08 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.12 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 90.0% | 0.096 | +8.64 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.0% | -0.115 | -0.11 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.9% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.012 | +0.00 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 0.1% | -0.106 | -0.01 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| 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 | 1.0 | 11.084 | +11.08 |
| Additive penalty | -0.01 | 0.222 | -0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
| 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 | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| 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
- -1.74
- Subtotal
- 95.6
- Final score
- 96/100
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 puppies and growth. 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.
Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16.83 | 55.2 | 100 |
| Fat | 9.03 | 29.6 | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 180 | 590.4 | 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 (99.9% 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 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.
100/100 · strong — 3 checkable claims: 3 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Complete food. Accurately balanced to help puppies thrive" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "FEDIAF Balanced whole food" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "grain free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
26 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Strong: at least three checkable claims, all consistent with the declared label, and no compliance cap.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made in our Yorkshire kitchen (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports British farmers. Lower food miles, higher welfare (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free range turkey & grass fed lamb. Unbeatable ingredients, high welfare with provenance, no fillers (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% plastic-free packaging (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Functional whole foods. Nutrient dense, highly bio available (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| nothing artificial (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| human grade ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| frozen for freshness (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Real food dogs were born to eat (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete food. Accurately balanced to help puppies thrive (on pack) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| FEDIAF Balanced whole food (on pack) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vet approved (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Certified B-Corp (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| no carrot (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain free (on pack) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with solar power (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in anthocyanins - the powerful antioxidants that give them their purple colour (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| powerful antioxidants like quercetin (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in antioxidants and omegas 3, 6 & 9 (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| source of iron, calcium & vitamins a and c (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| source of antioxidants like glucoraphanin (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| important source of calcium, potassium and magnesium along with iodine, manganese and zinc (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in vitamin c and silica, numerous fatty acids, flavonoids and tannins (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| source of fibre along with vitamins c, k, b9 and potassium (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Multi award-winning (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high welfare (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| source of manganese and zinc - minerals which can often be lacking in a raw diet (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| MSC certified sustainably caught oily fish for omega 3 and an important source of vitamin D +B12 (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| source of vitamins a,c, e & k along with b vitamins (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | 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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