Red Mills Duck with Apple & Cranberry
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Red Mills Duck with Apple & Cranberry a good dog food?
We score it 67/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with duck, dried duck protein and potato starch as the main ingredients.
27% 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 adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, fish, venison, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists poultry fat
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists poultry fat
- Your dog avoids duck: the label lists duck
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 21.1% 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 29% · Fat 19%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29% |
| Fat | 19% |
| Fibre | 2% |
| Ash | 7% |
| Moisture | 10% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Go Native products should be stored out of reach of children and in a cool, dry place below 25ºC and out of direct sunlight.
Feeding guide
Adult Weight (kg) | Daily Feeding Amount 1 | 20g 2 | 36g 3 | 46g 4 | 65g 5 | 73g 6 | 85g 8 | 109g 10 | 125g 12 | 143g 14 | 167g 16 | 186g 18 | 200g 20 | 215g 22 | 230g 26 | 259g 30 | 288g 35 | 328g 40 | 367g
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 24000 i.u./kg; Vitamin D3 2000 i.u./kg; Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol Acetate) 250 mg/kg; Taurine 1250 mg/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
Tocopherol-rich extracts of natural origin
Ingredients (28)27% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 66.0%
- veg 13.8%
- oil 7.0%
- supplement 4.7%
- carb 4.3%
- additive 4.1%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Duck 40% | Duck | meat · medium | 40 | 40.0 |
| 2 | Dehydrated Duck 25% | Dried Duck Protein | meat · good | 25 | 25.0 |
| 3 | Potato Starch | Potato starch | carb · poor | - | 1.5 |
| 4 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 1.4 |
| 5 | Duck Fat 7% | Poultry Fat | oil · medium | 7 | 7.0 |
| 6 | Pea Starch | Pea Starch | carb · poor | - | 1.4 |
| 7 | Whole Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 1.4 |
| 8 | Dried Seaweed | Dried Sea Algae | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 9 | Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
| 10 | Hydrolysed Liver Protein 1% | Liver | meat · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 11 | Sodium Chloride | Salt | additive · poor | - | 1.3 |
| 12 | Yeast Extract | Hydrolysed Yeast | additive · medium | - | 1.3 |
| 13 | Dried Apple (5% fresh Apple equivalent) | Apples | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
| 14 | Dried Cranberry (5% fresh Cranberry Equivalent) | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
| 15 | Glucosamine Hydrochloride | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 1.2 |
| 16 | Chondroitin Sulphate | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 1.1 |
| 17 | Botanicals Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg · good | - | 1.1 |
| 18 | Dried Rosehip | Rose Hip | veg · good | - | 1.1 |
| 19 | Dried Marigold | Dried Marigold | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 20 | Yucca schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 1.0 |
| 21 | Oregano | Oregano | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 22 | Dried Carrot | Carrots | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 23 | Dried Spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
| 24 | Dried Broccoli | Broccoli | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
| 25 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
| 26 | Dried Ginger | Ginger | veg · good | - | 0.8 |
| 27 | Antioxidants | Antioxidants | additive · medium | - | 0.8 |
| 28 | Preservatives (Preserved with Tocopherol-rich extracts of natural origin) | Preservatives | additive · medium | - | 0.8 |
- 1. Fresh Duck 40%40% declared40.0% estimated
- 2. Dehydrated Duck 25%25% declared25.0% estimated
- 3. Potato Starch1.5% estimated
- 4. Sweet Potato1.4% estimated
- 5. Duck Fat 7%7% declared7.0% estimated
- 6. Pea Starch1.4% estimated
- 7. Whole Linseed1.4% estimated
- 8. Dried Seaweed1.4% estimated
- 9. Alfalfa1.3% estimated
- 10. Hydrolysed Liver Protein 1%1% declared1.0% estimated
- 11. Sodium Chloride1.3% estimated
- 12. Yeast Extract1.3% estimated
- 13. Dried Apple (5% fresh Apple equivalent)1.2% estimated
- 14. Dried Cranberry (5% fresh Cranberry Equivalent)1.2% estimated
- 15. Glucosamine Hydrochloride1.2% estimated
- 16. Chondroitin Sulphate1.1% estimated
- 17. Botanicals Alfalfa1.1% estimated
- 18. Dried Rosehip1.1% estimated
- 19. Dried Marigold1.0% estimated
- 20. Yucca schidigera1.0% estimated
- 21. Oregano1.0% estimated
- 22. Dried Carrot1.0% estimated
- 23. Dried Spinach0.9% estimated
- 24. Dried Broccoli0.9% estimated
- 25. Turmeric0.9% estimated
- 26. Dried Ginger0.8% estimated
- 27. Antioxidants0.8% estimated
- 28. Preservatives (Preserved with Tocopherol-rich extracts of natural origin)0.8% 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 an overall rating of 67 out of 100. The meat content contributed +5.4, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.2. On the other hand, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Finally, ingredients without printed percentages contributed -2.9 to the final calculation.
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 | +6.17 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 56.7% | 0.096 | +5.44 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.2% | -0.115 | -0.37 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.2% | -0.092 | -1.03 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.0% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.0% | 0.163 | +0.98 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 7.0% | -0.012 | -0.08 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.2% | -0.065 | -0.27 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.5% | 0.060 | +0.09 |
| Undeclared quantities | 27.0% | -0.106 | -2.85 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -5.00 | 0.222 | -1.11 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.17 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 56.7% | 0.096 | +5.44 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.2% | -0.115 | -0.37 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.2% | -0.092 | -1.03 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.0% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.0% | 0.163 | +0.98 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 7.0% | -0.012 | -0.08 |
| 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 | 4.2% | -0.065 | -0.27 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.5% | 0.060 | +0.09 |
| Undeclared quantities | 27.0% | -0.106 | -2.85 |
| 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 | -5.00 | 0.222 | -1.11 |
| 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
- 66.6
- Final score
- 67/100
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 | 29 | 32.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 19 | 21.1 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2 | 2.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 93 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 11 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 24000 i.u./kg
- Vitamin D3 2000 i.u./kg
- Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol Acetate) 250 mg/kg
- Taurine 1250 mg/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
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 (73% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 14.6/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| 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 (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.
67/100 · limited — 3 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "mono protein" — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
Consistent with the label
- "grain-free and gluten-free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "grain-free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locally raised fresh Irish duck and hand-picked Irish apple & cranberry (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% Irish product (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| hypoallergenic recipe (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| bursting with antioxidants to support your dog’s immune system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| prebiotics from seaweed to help promote a healthy tummy (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| great source of amino acids to support strong muscles (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ideal for Adult Dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| provides perfectly balanced nutrition to support the health and wellbeing of both dogs and cats at every stage of life (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| nutritionally dense content with 70% meat content (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain-free and gluten-free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| made with high meat content, superfoods, botanicals, and carefully selected vitamins and minerals (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high-quality, easily digested protein source (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| made with 70% delicious free-run Irish duck (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| mono protein (on page) | Content | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Duck is rich in iron (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain-free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| no artificial colours or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 70% of meat content (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sustainably sourced, fully traceable, grain-free ingredients (on page) | 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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