Our verdict
Is Raw Pet Foods Beef a good dog food?
We score it 64/100 (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, peas and sweet potatoes as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
72% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken oil and fat
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 24% · Fat 11%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24% |
| Fat | 11% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Ash | 9% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Cold press is a convenient as it does not need to be refrigerated only stored in a cool dry place.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 18489 IU; Vitamin D3 2042 IU; Vitamin E 359 mg; Vitamin B12 26 mg; Vitamin B2 17 mg; Thiamin B1 17 mg; Pyridoxine B6 12 mg; Pantothenic acid B5 35 mg; Niacin B3 60 mg; Biotin B7 0.37 mg; Folacin B9 2.4 mg; Choline 828 mg; Vitamin C 55 mg; Zinc (Zinc sulphate monohydrate) 117 mg; Copper (Cupric sulphate pentahydrate) 25 mg; Cobalt 0.1 mg; Iron (Ferrous sulphate monohydrate) 279 mg; Manganese (Manganous sulphate monohydrate) 25 mg; Iodine (Calcium iodate anhydrous) 1.7 mg; Selenium (Sodium selenite) 0.12 mg
Technological additives
Natural Antioxidants and Tocopherol
Ingredients (24)72% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 31.7%
- veg 26.0%
- supplement 21.3%
- carb 8.0%
- fibre 6.7%
- oil 3.8%
- additive 2.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dried Ground Beef (28%) | Beef | meat · medium | 28 | 28.0 |
| 2 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 4.1 |
| 3 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 4.0 |
| 4 | Tapioca | Tapioca | carb · medium | - | 3.9 |
| 5 | Chicken Oil | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 3.8 |
| 6 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 3.8 |
| 7 | Dried Ground Chicken Liver | Liver | meat · good | - | 3.7 |
| 8 | Dried Carrot | Carrots | veg · good | - | 3.6 |
| 9 | Carnitine | Carnitine | supplement · good | - | 3.5 |
| 10 | DL Methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 3.4 |
| 11 | Tryptophane | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 3.3 |
| 12 | Pre-Biotic (Mannan-oligosaccharides) | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 13 | Yucca Schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 3.1 |
| 14 | Chicory | Chicory | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 15 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre · good | - | 3.0 |
| 16 | Cranberry | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 2.9 |
| 17 | Dandelion Root | Dandelion Root | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 18 | Marigold Yellow | Calendula | veg · good | - | 2.7 |
| 19 | Lutein | Lutein | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 20 | Natural Antioxidants and Tocopherol | Antioxidants | additive · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 21 | Ginger | Ginger | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 22 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 23 | Thyme | Thyme | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 24 | Vitamins and Minerals. | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 2.1 |
- 1. Dried Ground Beef (28%)28% declared28.0% estimated
- 2. Peas4.1% estimated
- 3. Sweet Potato4.0% estimated
- 4. Tapioca3.9% estimated
- 5. Chicken Oil3.8% estimated
- 6. Beet Pulp3.8% estimated
- 7. Dried Ground Chicken Liver3.7% estimated
- 8. Dried Carrot3.6% estimated
- 9. Carnitine3.5% estimated
- 10. DL Methionine3.4% estimated
- 11. Tryptophane3.3% estimated
- 12. Pre-Biotic (Mannan-oligosaccharides)3.2% estimated
- 13. Yucca Schidigera3.1% estimated
- 14. Chicory3.0% estimated
- 15. Inulin3.0% estimated
- 16. Cranberry2.9% estimated
- 17. Dandelion Root2.8% estimated
- 18. Marigold Yellow2.7% estimated
- 19. Lutein2.6% estimated
- 20. Natural Antioxidants and Tocopherol2.5% estimated
- 21. Ginger2.4% estimated
- 22. Turmeric2.3% estimated
- 23. Thyme2.2% estimated
- 24. Vitamins and Minerals.2.1% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-10-07
Brand and contact: Raw Pet Foods
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-07
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.rawpetfoods.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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The score is 64 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages cost -7.6 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.8 points. The processing format reduced the score by -6.7 points, and the meat content contributed +3.4 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 | +6.82 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 35.3% | 0.096 | +3.39 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.7% | -0.115 | -0.31 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.2% | -0.092 | -0.48 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.9% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.1% | 0.163 | +0.50 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 26.8% | -0.012 | -0.33 |
| Undeclared quantities | 72.0% | -0.106 | -7.60 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -3.01 | 0.222 | -0.67 |
| 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 | +6.82 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 35.3% | 0.096 | +3.39 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.7% | -0.115 | -0.31 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.2% | -0.092 | -0.48 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.9% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.1% | 0.163 | +0.50 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 26.8% | -0.012 | -0.33 |
| 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 | 72.0% | -0.106 | -7.60 |
| 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 | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -3.01 | 0.222 | -0.67 |
| 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
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 64.2
- Final score
- 64/100
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 | 24 | 26.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 92.3 |
| Fat | 11 | 12 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 96.9 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 8.3% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 20 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 18489 IU
- Vitamin D3 2042 IU
- Vitamin E 359 mg
- Vitamin B12 26 mg
- Vitamin B2 17 mg
- Thiamin B1 17 mg
- Pyridoxine B6 12 mg
- Pantothenic acid B5 35 mg
- Niacin B3 60 mg
- Biotin B7 0.37 mg
- Folacin B9 2.4 mg
- Choline 828 mg
- Vitamin C 55 mg
- Zinc (Zinc sulphate monohydrate) 117 mg
- Copper (Cupric sulphate pentahydrate) 25 mg
- Cobalt 0.1 mg
- Iron (Ferrous sulphate monohydrate) 279 mg
- Manganese (Manganous sulphate monohydrate) 25 mg
- Iodine (Calcium iodate anhydrous) 1.7 mg
- Selenium (Sodium selenite) 0.12 mg
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture 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 (28% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 5.6/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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, Feeding guidance given, 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold-Pressed Dog Food (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| cooking with less heat, a more nutrient-rich and healthy dog food can be made that retains more essential oils (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cold pressed dog food is also less likely than other dried foods to cause bloating in Dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| the nearest you will get to Raw Feeding (on page) | Functional | 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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