Our verdict
Is Red Mills Beef Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 47/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for dogs of all life stages, with maize, meat meal and oats as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% 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
- Doesn't list lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists poultry fat
- Your dog avoids beef: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists poultry fat
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists crab extract
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists maize / corn
- 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 22% · Fat 9%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22% |
| Fat | 9% |
| Fibre | 2.50% |
| Ash | 7.50% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
NFMS packaging for freshness
Feeding guide
Body Weight (kg) Daily feed (g) 1 - 5 35 - 105 5 - 10 105 - 165 10- 15 165 - 230 15 - 20 230 - 275 20 - 25 275 - 320 25 - 30 320 - 365 30 - 35 365 - 430 35 - 40 430 - 480 40 - 45 480 - 520 45 - 50 520 - 560 50 - 55 560 - 600 55 - 60 600 - 640
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 24000 iu/kg; Vitamin D3 2000 iu/kg; Alpha (Alpha Tocopherol Acetate) 250 iu/kg; Copper (Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate) 7 mg/kg; Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.15 mg/kg; Iron (Iron Sulphate Monohydrate 75 mg/kg; Manganese (Manganese Oxide) 40 mg/kg; Zinc (Zinc Oxide) 70 mg/kg; Zinc (Zinc Chelate of Glycine Hydrate) 30 mg/kg; Iodine (Calcium Iodate) 1.50 mg/kg
Technological additives
Antioxidants; Preservatives (Preserved with tocopherol-rich extracts of natural origin)
Ingredients (11)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 22.5%
- supplement 22.5%
- meat 19.8%
- fibre 16.0%
- oil 10.2%
- veg 9.1%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maize | Maize / Corn | carb · medium | - | 11.8 |
| 2 | Dehydrated Beef | Meat Meal | meat · medium | - | 11.2 |
| 3 | Dehulled Oats | Oats | carb · medium | - | 10.7 |
| 4 | Poultry Fat | Poultry Fat | oil · medium | - | 10.2 |
| 5 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 9.6 |
| 6 | Whole Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 9.1 |
| 7 | Digest | Digest | meat · poor | - | 8.6 |
| 8 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 8.0 |
| 9 | Yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 7.5 |
| 10 | Extract | Crab Extract | supplement · medium | - | 7.0 |
| 11 | Chicory Extract | Chicory Root Extract | fibre · good | - | 6.4 |
- 1. Maize11.8% estimated
- 2. Dehydrated Beef11.2% estimated
- 3. Dehulled Oats10.7% estimated
- 4. Poultry Fat10.2% estimated
- 5. Beet Pulp9.6% estimated
- 6. Whole Linseed9.1% estimated
- 7. Digest8.6% estimated
- 8. Minerals8.0% estimated
- 9. Yeast7.5% estimated
- 10. Extract7.0% estimated
- 11. Chicory Extract6.4% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-22
Brand and contact: Red Mills
- Website
- https://www.redmills.com/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +44 (0)7778980613
- Address
- Woodland Granaries, Narrow Lane, Wymeswold, Loughborough LE12 6SD
- Contact page
- www.redmills.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-08-22
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- redmillsstore.ie
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?
This recipe achieves a final score of 47 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.3 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -2.6.
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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.33 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 23.0% | -0.115 | -2.65 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.7% | -0.092 | -1.08 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 9.5% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 24.1% | -0.012 | -0.29 |
| Recipe graded poor | 8.6% | -0.065 | -0.56 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 8.6% | -0.179 | -1.53 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 8.6% | 0.060 | +0.51 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.33 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 23.0% | -0.115 | -2.65 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.7% | -0.092 | -1.08 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 9.5% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 24.1% | -0.012 | -0.29 |
| 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 | 8.6% | -0.065 | -0.56 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 8.6% | -0.179 | -1.53 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 8.6% | 0.060 | +0.51 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| 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) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| 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 | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| 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 | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| 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
- 46.7
- Final score
- 47/100
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 | 22 | 24.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 87.2 |
| Fat | 9 | 9.9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 88.4 |
| Fibre | 2.5 | 2.8 (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 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 10 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 24000 iu/kg
- Vitamin D3 2000 iu/kg
- Alpha (Alpha Tocopherol Acetate) 250 iu/kg
- Copper (Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate) 7 mg/kg
- Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.15 mg/kg
- Iron (Iron Sulphate Monohydrate 75 mg/kg
- Manganese (Manganese Oxide) 40 mg/kg
- Zinc (Zinc Oxide) 70 mg/kg
- Zinc (Zinc Chelate of Glycine Hydrate) 30 mg/kg
- Iodine (Calcium Iodate) 1.50 mg/kg
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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| 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) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc + Omegas 3 & 6 for healthy skin and coat (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| with essential minerals for strong teeth and bones (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega oils to promote a glossy coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| free from artificial colours, flavours and wheat gluten (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in tasty Beef (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete dog food with 33% meat (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial colours or flavours (on pack) | Free-from | 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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