Wolf of Wilderness Ebony Twilight Wild Boar & Buffalo
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Wolf of Wilderness Ebony Twilight Wild Boar & Buffalo 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.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
52% 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 lamb, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists hydrolysed poultry protein
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef fat
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists hydrolysed poultry protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists pork
- 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 14%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 6.70% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.20% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.50% |
| Calcium | 1.40% |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% |
Energy: 367.6 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
Feeding guide
Complete food for dogs. When switching to the new recipe, replace 1/4 of the old food with 1/4 of the new food every 3 days. Daily serving varies by dog weight (1–80 kg) and activity level; e.g. 10 kg dog: 145 g (low), 170 g (average), 200 g (high); 20 kg dog: 245/285/335 g. Always provide fresh drinking water.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 19,000 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 1125 IU/kg; Vitamin E 440 IU/kg; Vitamin C 100 mg/kg; Vitamin B1 3.9 mg/kg; Vitamin B2 6.9 mg/kg; Vitamin B6 7.1 mg/kg; Vitamin B12 0.25 μg/kg; Niacinamide 46.5 mg/kg; Calcium-D-pantothenate 19.6 mg/kg; Biotin 0.4 mg/kg; Folic acid 0.35 mg/kg; Choline chloride 2400 mg/kg; Copper (copper(II) protein hydrolysate chelate) 10.6 mg/kg; Zinc (protein hydrolysate zinc chelate) 87.5 mg/kg; Manganese (protein hydrolysate manganese chelate) 25.5 mg/kg; Iron (ferrous(II) protein hydrolysate chelate) 52 mg/kg; Iodine (potassium iodide) 1.3 mg/kg
Ingredients (29)52% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 45.0%
- veg 27.3%
- supplement 9.8%
- fibre 8.0%
- oil 4.2%
- carb 3.3%
- herb 2.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh pork (26%) | Pork | meat · medium | 26 | 26.0 |
| 2 | peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 3.4 |
| 3 | potato flakes | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 4 | poultry protein hydrolysate (11%) | Hydrolysed Poultry Protein | meat · medium | 11 | 11.0 |
| 5 | beef fat | Beef Fat | oil · medium | - | 3.2 |
| 6 | wild boar protein (4%) | Wild Boar Protein | meat · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 7 | buffalo protein (4%) | Buffalo | meat · good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 8 | dried beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 9 | dried apple pulp | Apple Fibre | fibre · medium | - | 3.0 |
| 10 | linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.9 |
| 11 | brewer's yeast (2%) | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 12 | salmon oil (1%) | Salmon Oil | oil · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 13 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.9 |
| 14 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.8 |
| 15 | dried wild berries | Dried Wild Berries | fruit · good | - | 2.7 |
| 16 | 0.3%: cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 17 | currants | Currant | veg · good | - | 2.6 |
| 18 | aronia berries | Aronia Berries | veg · good | - | 2.5 |
| 19 | dried herbs | Herbs | veg · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 20 | 0.2%: mugwort | Mugwort | herb · medium | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 21 | St John's wort | St. John's Wort | veg · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 22 | nettle leaves | Nettles | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 23 | camomile | Chamomile | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 24 | yarrow | Yarrow | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 25 | coltsfoot | Coltsfoot | veg · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 26 | dandelion root | Dandelion Root | veg · good | - | 1.9 |
| 27 | dried yeast cell walls | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 28 | 0.2%: beta-glucans and mannan-oligosaccharides | Beta-Glucans | supplement · good | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 29 | chicory inulin | Inulin | fibre · good | - | 1.8 |
- 1. Fresh pork (26%)26% declared26.0% estimated
- 2. peas3.4% estimated
- 3. potato flakes3.3% estimated
- 4. poultry protein hydrolysate (11%)11% declared11.0% estimated
- 5. beef fat3.2% estimated
- 6. wild boar protein (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 7. buffalo protein (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 8. dried beet pulp3.1% estimated
- 9. dried apple pulp3.0% estimated
- 10. linseed2.9% estimated
- 11. brewer's yeast (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 12. salmon oil (1%)1% declared1.0% estimated
- 13. potassium chloride2.9% estimated
- 14. calcium carbonate2.8% estimated
- 15. dried wild berries2.7% estimated
- 16. 0.3%: cranberries0.3% declared0.3% estimated
- 17. currants2.6% estimated
- 18. aronia berries2.5% estimated
- 19. dried herbs2.4% estimated
- 20. 0.2%: mugwort0.2% declared0.2% estimated
- 21. St John's wort2.4% estimated
- 22. nettle leaves2.3% estimated
- 23. camomile2.2% estimated
- 24. yarrow2.1% estimated
- 25. coltsfoot2.0% estimated
- 26. dandelion root1.9% estimated
- 27. dried yeast cell walls1.9% estimated
- 28. 0.2%: beta-glucans and mannan-oligosaccharides0.2% declared0.2% estimated
- 29. chicory inulin1.8% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-15
Brand and contact: Wolf of Wilderness
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.zooplus.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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual 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 +3.9 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.8 points. However, the processing format reduced the score by -6.7 points, and ingredients without printed percentages resulted in a deduction of -5.5 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.80 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 40.6% | 0.096 | +3.90 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.7% | -0.115 | -0.20 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.7% | -0.092 | -0.80 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.1% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 18.6% | -0.012 | -0.23 |
| Undeclared quantities | 51.8% | -0.106 | -5.47 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| 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 | +5.80 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 40.6% | 0.096 | +3.90 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.7% | -0.115 | -0.20 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.7% | -0.092 | -0.80 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.1% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 18.6% | -0.012 | -0.23 |
| 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 | 51.8% | -0.106 | -5.47 |
| 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 | 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
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 64.3
- 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 | 26.5 (band 18.278453038674037 to 40%) | 92.8 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.5 (band 5.5850828729281785 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.4 | 1.5 (band 0.5077348066298344 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 0.9 | 1 (band 0.40618784530386753 to 1.6%) | 99.6 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.6 | 1.6 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 367.6 | 406.2 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 18 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 19,000 IU/kg
- Vitamin D3 1125 IU/kg
- Vitamin E 440 IU/kg
- Vitamin C 100 mg/kg
- Vitamin B1 3.9 mg/kg
- Vitamin B2 6.9 mg/kg
- Vitamin B6 7.1 mg/kg
- Vitamin B12 0.25 μg/kg
- Niacinamide 46.5 mg/kg
- Calcium-D-pantothenate 19.6 mg/kg
- Biotin 0.4 mg/kg
- Folic acid 0.35 mg/kg
- Choline chloride 2400 mg/kg
- Copper (copper(II) protein hydrolysate chelate) 10.6 mg/kg
- Zinc (protein hydrolysate zinc chelate) 87.5 mg/kg
- Manganese (protein hydrolysate manganese chelate) 25.5 mg/kg
- Iron (ferrous(II) protein hydrolysate chelate) 52 mg/kg
- Iodine (potassium iodide) 1.3 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 (48.2% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 9.6/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| 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) - 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.
50/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "High-quality protein: fresh meat provides valuable proteins" — the declared label says otherwise on high protein.
Consistent with the label
- "100% grain-free recipe" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsible premium quality: produced in a family business (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| species-appropriate dry food for dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| also suitable for dogs with a grain intolerance (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Digestion support: blend of functional fibres (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Intestinal balance and natural immune defenses support: beta-glucans and MOS (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Maintenance of optimal body weight and stable metabolism: moderate energy and fat content (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| made with beneficial meat protein and fresh meat (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| refined with forest berries, roots and wild herbs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High-quality protein: fresh meat provides valuable proteins (on page) | Nutrient | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| without artificial preservatives, colourings or flavourings (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% grain-free recipe (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Based on the dietary habits of wolves in the wild (on page) | Content | 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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