Skinner's Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Skinner's Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe 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 extruded dry food for adult dogs, with meat meal, sweet potatoes and potatoes as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
48% 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 chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids fish: it is listed as an ingredient
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 25% · Fat 13%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25% |
| Fat | 13% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 9% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1.41% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Can be fed straight from the bag or moistened a few minutes before serving with tepid water.
Feeding guide
Feed straight from the bag or moisten with a small amount of tepid water before serving.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 13000iu/kg; Vitamin D3 2000iu/kg; Vitamin E (all rac-alpha-tocopherol acetate) 310mg/kg; Taurine 100mg/kg; Iron (iron (II) sulphate monohydrate) 26.7mg/kg; Iron (iron (II) chelate of protein hydrolysates) 13.3mg/kg; Iodine (calcium iodate anhydrous) 1.5mg/kg; Copper (copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate) 3.3mg/kg; Copper (copper (II) chelate of hydrolysates) 1.7mg/kg; Manganese (manganese (II) oxide) 16.7mg/kg; Manganese (manganese chelate of protein hydrolysates) 8.3mg/kg; Zinc (zinc oxide) 100mg/kg; Zinc (zinc chelate of protein hydrolysates) 30mg/kg; Selenium (organic selenium) 0.1mg/kg
Technological additives
Tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils (vitamin E) - antioxidants and preservatives
Ingredients (10)48% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 37.9%
- meat 26.5%
- veg 12.8%
- supplement 10.4%
- oil 7.1%
- fibre 5.2%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salmon meat meal 26.5% | Meat Meal | meat · medium | 26.5 | 26.5 |
| 2 | Sweet potato chips 26% | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 26 | 26.0 |
| 3 | Potato flake | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 7.6 |
| 4 | Vegetable oil | Vegetable oil | oil · medium | - | 7.1 |
| 5 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 6.7 |
| 6 | Whole linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 6.2 |
| 7 | Brewer's yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | - | 5.7 |
| 8 | Beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 5.2 |
| 9 | Vitamins & minerals | Vitamin | supplement · good | - | 4.8 |
| 10 | Pea protein | Pea protein | carb · medium | - | 4.3 |
- 1. Salmon meat meal 26.5%26.5% declared26.5% estimated
- 2. Sweet potato chips 26%26% declared26.0% estimated
- 3. Potato flake7.6% estimated
- 4. Vegetable oil7.1% estimated
- 5. Peas6.7% estimated
- 6. Whole linseed6.2% estimated
- 7. Brewer's yeast5.7% estimated
- 8. Beet pulp5.2% estimated
- 9. Vitamins & minerals4.8% estimated
- 10. Pea protein4.3% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
Brand and contact: Skinner's
- Website
- https://www.skinners.co.uk/
- Contact page
- www.skinners.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.skinners.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?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 64 out of 100 based on several key factors. The meat content contributed +3.6 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.1 points. However, the processing format reduced the score by -6.7 points, and ingredients without printed percentages resulted in a deduction of -5 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 | +6.09 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 37.8% | 0.096 | +3.63 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 18.9% | -0.115 | -2.17 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.9% | -0.092 | -1.01 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 10.2% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 14.9% | -0.012 | -0.18 |
| Undeclared quantities | 47.5% | -0.106 | -5.02 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -0.14 | 0.222 | -0.03 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.09 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 37.8% | 0.096 | +3.63 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 18.9% | -0.115 | -2.17 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.9% | -0.092 | -1.01 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 10.2% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 14.9% | -0.012 | -0.18 |
| 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 | 47.5% | -0.106 | -5.02 |
| 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 | -0.14 | 0.222 | -0.03 |
| 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
- 63.6
- 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 | 25 | 27.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 96.2 |
| Fat | 13 | 14.4 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (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: 14 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 13000iu/kg
- Vitamin D3 2000iu/kg
- Vitamin E (all rac-alpha-tocopherol acetate) 310mg/kg
- Taurine 100mg/kg
- Iron (iron (II) sulphate monohydrate) 26.7mg/kg
- Iron (iron (II) chelate of protein hydrolysates) 13.3mg/kg
- Iodine (calcium iodate anhydrous) 1.5mg/kg
- Copper (copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate) 3.3mg/kg
- Copper (copper (II) chelate of hydrolysates) 1.7mg/kg
- Manganese (manganese (II) oxide) 16.7mg/kg
- Manganese (manganese chelate of protein hydrolysates) 8.3mg/kg
- Zinc (zinc oxide) 100mg/kg
- Zinc (zinc chelate of protein hydrolysates) 30mg/kg
- Selenium (organic selenium) 0.1mg/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 (52.5% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 10.5/20 |
| 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) | 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, 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
- "a protein level of 25% to support muscle integrity" — the declared label says otherwise on high protein.
Consistent with the label
- "rice, wheat, maize, barley and oat- free recipe" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "POULTRY FREE RECIPE" — supported by the declared chicken data.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUPPORTS HEART HEALTH (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| SUPPORTS JOINT SUPPORT (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with salmon and sweet potato this recipe is boosted with glucosamine and chondroitin to help support their joints, and essential fats for their coats. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains essential fats from linseed and vegetable oil to support energy output as well as coat and skin condition. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains a mix of culinary herbs for palatability. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| a fat level of 13% to support the energetic requirements of a range of active dogs (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| rice, wheat, maize, barley and oat- free recipe (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| GRAIN-FREE RECIPE (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| POULTRY FREE RECIPE (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| a protein level of 25% to support muscle integrity (on page) | High/low level | contradicted | 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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