Our verdict
Is Herbafix Vertering (Kip & Pens) a good dog food?
We score it 48/100 (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.
78% 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
- Doesn't list turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef fat
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists oats
- 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.
Ingredients (16)78% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- unknown 53.0%
- meat 16.7%
- oil 15.1%
- carb 5.7%
- fibre 5.2%
- supplement 4.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 6.8 |
| 2 | dried 22% | unmatched | - | 22 | 22.0 |
| 3 | crushed oatmeal | Oats | carb · medium | - | 6.6 |
| 4 | crushed wholegrain rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 6.3 |
| 5 | crushed corn | Maize / Corn | carb · medium | - | 6.1 |
| 6 | tripe | Tripe | meat · medium | - | 5.9 |
| 7 | crushed tapioca | Tapioca | carb · medium | - | 5.7 |
| 8 | beef fat | Beef Fat | oil · medium | - | 5.4 |
| 9 | carob bean meal | Carob Bean Meal | fibre · medium | - | 5.2 |
| 10 | salmon oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 5.0 |
| 11 | coconut oil | Coconut Oil | oil · medium | - | 4.7 |
| 12 | monocalcium phosphate | Monocalcium phosphate | supplement · good | - | 4.5 |
| 13 | brewers yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | - | 4.3 |
| 14 | egg | Egg | meat · good | - | 4.1 |
| 15 | liquorice | Liquorice | veg · medium | - | 3.8 |
| 16 | cinnamon & probiotics. | Probiotic | supplement · good | - | 3.6 |
- 1. Chicken6.8% estimated
- 2. dried 22%22% declared22.0% estimated
- 3. crushed oatmeal6.6% estimated
- 4. crushed wholegrain rice6.3% estimated
- 5. crushed corn6.1% estimated
- 6. tripe5.9% estimated
- 7. crushed tapioca5.7% estimated
- 8. beef fat5.4% estimated
- 9. carob bean meal5.2% estimated
- 10. salmon oil5.0% estimated
- 11. coconut oil4.7% estimated
- 12. monocalcium phosphate4.5% estimated
- 13. brewers yeast4.3% estimated
- 14. egg4.1% estimated
- 15. liquorice3.8% estimated
- 16. cinnamon & probiotics.3.6% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 24% · Fat 14%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 3.60% |
| Ash | 7% |
| Calcium | 1.18% |
| Phosphorus | 1% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Dosering per dag: 2-5kg 45-95g; 5-10kg 95-155g; 10-20kg 155-270g; 20-30kg 270-360g; 30-40kg 360-450g; 40-60kg 450-530g; 60-80kg 530-700g.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vit A (3a672a) 15000 IE/kg; Vit D3 (3a671) 1500 IE/kg; Vit E (3a700) 250 IE/kg; Vit C (3a312) 75 mg/kg; Cu (3b405) 7.0 mg/kg; Fe (3b108) 53 mg/kg; Zn (3b607) 75 mg/kg; Mn (3b502) 35 mg/kg; I (3b201) 1.5 mg/kg; Se (3b801) 0.45 mg/kg
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-27
Brand and contact: Herbafix
- Website
- https://www.herbafix.com/en
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-27
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.herbafix.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.
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 48 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list adds +3.2 points. Conversely, the oil and fat content reduces the score by -2.5, the processing format takes off -6.7, and ingredients without printed percentages deduct -8.2.
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 | 0.4 | 9.191 | +3.25 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.5% | -0.115 | -0.29 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 26.7% | -0.092 | -2.46 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 7.0% | -0.012 | -0.09 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 47.1% | -0.027 | -1.25 |
| Undeclared quantities | 78.0% | -0.106 | -8.24 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| 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 | 0.4 | 9.191 | +3.25 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.5% | -0.115 | -0.29 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 26.7% | -0.092 | -2.46 |
| 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 | 7.0% | -0.012 | -0.09 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 47.1% | -0.027 | -1.25 |
| 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 | 78.0% | -0.106 | -8.24 |
| 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) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| 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
- 48.4
- Final score
- 48/100
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.
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 | 14 | 15.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.6 | 4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.18 | 1.3 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 94.1 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 (band 1 to 2%) | 80.8 |
Scored over 6 declared nutrients (combined weight 80); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 10 nutritional additives on the label
- Vit A (3a672a) 15000 IE/kg
- Vit D3 (3a671) 1500 IE/kg
- Vit E (3a700) 250 IE/kg
- Vit C (3a312) 75 mg/kg
- Cu (3b405) 7.0 mg/kg
- Fe (3b108) 53 mg/kg
- Zn (3b607) 75 mg/kg
- Mn (3b502) 35 mg/kg
- I (3b201) 1.5 mg/kg
- Se (3b801) 0.45 mg/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 (22% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 4.4/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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.
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.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Glutenvrij" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| De smaak van pens trekt zelfs de moeilijkste eters over de streep (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Speciaal samengesteld om "platte stoelgang" te verhelpen en de darmen rust te geven (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Kruiden & Probiotica: Voor een sterke weerstand en darmflora (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glutenvrij (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Met probiotica (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Met natuurlijke antioxidanten (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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