Yora Light / Senior Insect Protein Dry Dog Food
Dry Extruded · completeHigh insect proteinClear label
Our verdict
Is Yora Light / Senior Insect Protein Dry Dog Food 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 senior dogs, with insect meal, insects and insect oil as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for senior dogs
- Single named protein: insect
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists oats
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 12%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24% |
| Fat | 12% |
| Fibre | 6% |
| Ash | 7.10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.60% |
| Calcium | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% |
Energy: 344 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store in a cool dry place.
Feeding guide
Gradually introduce Yora over a period of 7 days. Starting with 25% Yora on day 1, working up to 100% on day 7. Daily amount: 3kg: 50g, 5kg: 80g, 10kg: 130g, 20kg: 220g, 30kg: 300g, 40kg+: 370g+.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 15,000 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 1,200 IU/kg; Vitamin E 150 mg/kg; Zinc (Zinc Oxide) 90 mg/kg; Zinc (Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 45 mg/kg; Copper (Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 10 mg/kg; Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 2 mg/kg; Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.2 mg/kg
Technological additives
Preserved with Antioxidants (Natural Mixed Tocopherols)
Ingredients (24)13% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 42.0%
- meat 33.5%
- fibre 7.6%
- supplement 6.2%
- veg 4.5%
- oil 4.0%
- other 1.3%
- herb 0.8%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Insect Meal (25%) | Insect Meal | meat · good | 25 | 25.0 |
| 2 | Freshly Prepared Insect (8.5%) | Insects | meat · good | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| 3 | Insect Oil (4%) | Insect Oil | oil · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 4 | Potato (21.7%) | Potatoes | carb · medium | 21.7 | 21.7 |
| 5 | Naked Oats (19.1%) | Oats | carb · medium | 19.1 | 19.1 |
| 6 | Beet Pulp (7.5%) | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 7 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 1.4 |
| 8 | Brewer's Yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 9 | Vegetable Stock | Vegetable Stock | other · medium | - | 1.3 |
| 10 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
| 11 | Potato Protein | Potato protein | carb · medium | - | 1.2 |
| 12 | Seaweed Meal (0.5%) | Seaweed Meal | supplement · medium | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 13 | Chicory Root Extract (as a source of prebiotic FOS) (0.1%) | Chicory Root Extract | fibre · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 14 | Dried Algae (as a source of DHA) (0.1%) | Seaweed | veg · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 15 | Dried Carrot | Carrots | veg · good | - | 1.1 |
| 16 | MSM | MSM | supplement · good | - | 1.1 |
| 17 | Chondroitin | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 1.0 |
| 18 | Dried Spinach (0.05%) | Spinach | veg · good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 19 | Dried Blueberry (0.05%) | Blueberries | veg · good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 20 | Dried Nettle | Nettles | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 21 | Dried Parsley | Parsley Leaf (Dried) | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
| 22 | Dried Rosemary | Rosemary Leaves | herb · good | - | 0.8 |
| 23 | Yucca Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 0.8 |
| 24 | Turmeric (0.005%) | Turmeric | veg · good | 0.005 | 0.01 |
- 1. Insect Meal (25%)25% declared25.0% estimated
- 2. Freshly Prepared Insect (8.5%)8.5% declared8.5% estimated
- 3. Insect Oil (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 4. Potato (21.7%)21.7% declared21.7% estimated
- 5. Naked Oats (19.1%)19.1% declared19.1% estimated
- 6. Beet Pulp (7.5%)7.5% declared7.5% estimated
- 7. Minerals1.4% estimated
- 8. Brewer's Yeast1.4% estimated
- 9. Vegetable Stock1.3% estimated
- 10. Linseed1.3% estimated
- 11. Potato Protein1.2% estimated
- 12. Seaweed Meal (0.5%)0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 13. Chicory Root Extract (as a source of prebiotic FOS) (0.1%)0.1% declared0.1% estimated
- 14. Dried Algae (as a source of DHA) (0.1%)0.1% declared0.1% estimated
- 15. Dried Carrot1.1% estimated
- 16. MSM1.1% estimated
- 17. Chondroitin1.0% estimated
- 18. Dried Spinach (0.05%)0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 19. Dried Blueberry (0.05%)0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 20. Dried Nettle1.0% estimated
- 21. Dried Parsley0.9% estimated
- 22. Dried Rosemary0.8% estimated
- 23. Yucca Extract0.8% estimated
- 24. Turmeric (0.005%)0.005% declared0.01% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Yora
- Website
- https://yorapets.com/uk/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 01494 775223
- Address
- Thomas Road Wooburn Green Buckinghamshire HP10 0PE
- Contact page
- yorapetfoods.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- yorapets.com
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 67 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list adds +6.8 points, and the meat content contributes +3.5 points to the total. However, the processing format detracts -6.7 points, and the carbohydrate content deducts -3.8 points from the final score.
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 | +6.81 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 36.8% | 0.096 | +3.53 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 32.7% | -0.115 | -3.76 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.092 | -0.53 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.9% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.3% | -0.012 | -0.10 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.1% | -0.375 | -0.04 |
| Undeclared quantities | 13.4% | -0.106 | -1.41 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.81 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 36.8% | 0.096 | +3.53 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 32.7% | -0.115 | -3.76 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.092 | -0.53 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.9% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.3% | -0.012 | -0.10 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.1% | -0.375 | -0.04 |
| 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 | 13.4% | -0.106 | -1.41 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 66.8
- 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 | 24 | 26.5 (band 18 to 40%) | 93.2 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 6 | 6.6 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 88.1 |
| Phosphorus | 0.9 | 1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 99.7 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.1 | 1.1 (band 1 to 2%) | 76.7 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 344 | 380.1 | 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: 8 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 15,000 IU/kg
- Vitamin D3 1,200 IU/kg
- Vitamin E 150 mg/kg
- Zinc (Zinc Oxide) 90 mg/kg
- Zinc (Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 45 mg/kg
- Copper (Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 10 mg/kg
- Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 2 mg/kg
- Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.2 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 (86.6% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 17.3/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauric Acid to support cognitive brain health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Extra Joint Care (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in healthy fats, like lauric acid, which is great for their skin, coat & brain (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Packed with healthy protein, fats, minerals and antioxidants (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 25% more insect than the rest (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| The world's most sustainable protein source (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete and balanced insect based dog food, ethical and sustainable (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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