Waita Freeze Dried Complete Chicken Recipe
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Our verdict
Is Waita Freeze Dried Complete Chicken Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 94/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete freeze-dried food for dogs of all life stages, with chicken, chicken heart and chicken breast as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- You are limiting fat: 23.9% 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 52% · Fat 22%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 52% |
| Fat | 22% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Ash | 6% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12% |
Energy: 478 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Shelf Life: 18 months. Best Before: See package.
Feeding guide
<5 kg <60 g/day; 5–15 kg 60–150 g/day; 16–25 kg 150–210 g/day; 26–35 kg 210–290 g/day; 36–45 kg 290–360 g/day; >45 kg >360 g/day. Adjust based on age, activity level, and breed. Always provide fresh water.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Taurine (per kg); Choline chloride (per kg); Sodium chloride (per kg); Vitamin A (per kg); Vitamin D3 (per kg); Vitamin B1 (per kg); Vitamin B6 (per kg); Vitamin B12 (per kg); Minerals (per kg); Probiotics (per kg)
Ingredients (7)1% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 100.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken Meat 63% | Chicken | meat · medium | 63 | 63.0 |
| 2 | Chicken with Bone 12.2% | Chicken | meat · medium | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| 3 | Chicken Egg Yolk Cubes 7% | Chicken | meat · medium | 7 | 7.0 |
| 4 | Chicken Heart 6% | Chicken Heart | meat · good | 6 | 6.0 |
| 5 | Chicken Breast 5% | Chicken Breast | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 6 | Chicken Liver 3% | Chicken Liver | meat · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 7 | Chicken Gizzard 3% | Chicken Gizzard | meat · good | 3 | 3.0 |
- 1. Chicken Meat 63%63% declared63.0% estimated
- 2. Chicken with Bone 12.2%12.2% declared12.2% estimated
- 3. Chicken Egg Yolk Cubes 7%7% declared7.0% estimated
- 4. Chicken Heart 6%6% declared6.0% estimated
- 5. Chicken Breast 5%5% declared5.0% estimated
- 6. Chicken Liver 3%3% declared3.0% estimated
- 7. Chicken Gizzard 3%3% declared3.0% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-10-07
Brand and contact: Waita
- Website
- https://www.waitapets.co.uk/
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.waitapets.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 overall score came in at 94 out of 100. The meat content contributed +9.6 points, the processing format added +6.6, and the overall quality of the ingredient list brought +5.4. Being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3.
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 | +5.38 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 100.0% | 0.096 | +9.60 |
| Undeclared quantities | 0.8% | -0.106 | -0.08 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.38 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 100.0% | 0.096 | +9.60 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 0.8% | -0.106 | -0.08 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| 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 | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
| 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
- +0.06
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 94.0
- Final score
- 94/100
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 | 52 | 56.5 (band 23.3804347826087 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 22 | 23.9 (band 7.1440217391304355 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 478 | 519.6 | 50 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Portion-control flag: 478 kcal/100g as fed with fat at 23.9% dry matter, above the reference band. High-energy foods need smaller portions.
Declared fortification: 10 nutritional additives on the label
- Taurine (per kg)
- Choline chloride (per kg)
- Sodium chloride (per kg)
- Vitamin A (per kg)
- Vitamin D3 (per kg)
- Vitamin B1 (per kg)
- Vitamin B6 (per kg)
- Vitamin B12 (per kg)
- Minerals (per kg)
- Probiotics (per 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 (99.2% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 19.8/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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) | 5/5 |
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
- "Single-Protein" — supported by the declared single protein data.
- "Complete & Balanced" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "High-protein, low-carb nutrition" — supported by the declared high protein data.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% Whole-Animal Ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Single-Protein (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete & Balanced (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with 100% real chicken—including meat, bone, egg yolk cubes, heart, breast, liver, and gizzard (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ideal for dogs with sensitivities or those avoiding other proteins (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High Meat Content (99%) (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Serve Dry or Rehydrate (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High-protein, low-carb nutrition (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Suitable for adult dogs and puppies (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Digestive health support (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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