Out of the Wild Pet Food Pine Forest Canine

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Pine Forest Canine
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Is Out of the Wild Pet Food Pine Forest Canine a good dog food?

We score it 54/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.

How we score

Why this score?

This recipe achieves an overall score of 54 out of 100 based on several key factors. The processing format contributed -6.7 points, and the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.4 points. On the other hand, ingredients without printed percentages resulted in -6.3 points, while the carbohydrate content accounted for -2.3 points.

60% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.

The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.

Estimated composition

veg42.9%
meat23.9%
carb14.3%
oil8.3%
supplement6.4%
fibre4.2%

Typical analysis (as fed)

Protein
28%
Fat
15%
Fibre
4.50%
Ash
6.90%
Moisture
10%
Omega-3 fatty acids
0.30%
Omega-6 fatty acids
2.80%
Calcium
1.40%
Phosphorus
0.90%

Additives & feeding info

Nutritional additives

Vitamin A 10,000 IU/kg; Vitamin D 750 IU/kg; Vitamin E3 150 IU/kg; Ferrous Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate 60 mg/kg; Cupric Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate 7 mg/kg; Ferrous Sulphate Monohydrate 60 mg/kg; Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate 7 mg/kg; Potassium Iodide 1.5 mg/kg; Manganous Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate 14 mg/kg; Manganous Oxide 14 mg/kg; Manganese Sulphate 14 mg/kg; Zinc Chelate of Amino Acid Hydrate 75 mg/kg; Zinc Sulphate 75 mg/kg; Sodium Selenite 0.3 mg/kg; Taurine 0.12% minimum

Who is this food for?

We could not match this product's ingredients to our glossary, so suitability flags are unknown rather than clear.

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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.

Ingredients (19)

#As declaredMatchedCategoryTierDeclared %Est. %
1Venison (10%)Venisonmeatgood1010.0
2lamb meat mealMeat Mealmeatmedium-5.2
3garbanzo beans (10%)Chickpeasvegmedium1010.0
4peas (10%)Peasvegmedium1010.0
5lentils (10%)Lentilsvegmedium1010.0
6pea proteinPea proteincarbmedium-5.0
7pea flourPea flourcarbmedium-4.9
8egg productsEggmeatgood-4.7
9canola oilRapeseed oiloilgood-4.5
10tapiocaTapiocacarbmedium-4.3
11tomato pomaceTomato Pomacefibremedium-4.2
12ocean fish mealOcean Fishmeatmedium-4.0
13salmon oil (a source of DHA)Salmon Oiloilgood-3.8
14mineralsVitamins and mineralssupplementmedium-3.7
15dried chicory rootsChicory rootveggood-3.5
16tomatoesTomatoveggood-3.3
17blueberriesBlueberriesveggood-3.1
18raspberriesRaspberriesveggood-3.0
19yucca schidigera extractYucca Schidigerasupplementgood-2.8

Brand

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
outofthewild.co.nz

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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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated

Scored with model v3 on 2026-09-27. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.

ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.79.191+6.40
Meat share of dry matter5.7%0.096+0.54
Carb share of dry matter20.0%-0.115-2.30
Oil share of dry matter16.7%-0.092-1.54
Vegetable share of dry matter18.3%-0.005-0.09
Supplement share of dry matter12.0%-0.012-0.15
Undeclared quantities60.0%-0.106-6.33
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
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ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.79.191+6.40
Meat share of dry matter5.7%0.096+0.54
Carb share of dry matter20.0%-0.115-2.30
Oil share of dry matter16.7%-0.092-1.54
Vegetable share of dry matter18.3%-0.005-0.09
Additive share of dry matter0.0%0.163+0.00
Supplement share of dry matter12.0%-0.012-0.15
Other share of dry matter0.0%-0.375+0.00
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor0.0%-0.065+0.00
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients0-0.876+0.00
Largest single poor ingredient0.0%0.060+0.00
Undeclared quantities60.0%-0.106-6.33
Prints ingredient percentagesno0.000+0.00
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Frozen or chilled freshno0.000+0.00
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)no0.707+0.00
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
High carb and low meatno-1.180+0.00
Meat share × printed percentages0.00.000+0.00
Meat share × fresh0.00.000+0.00
Fresh × high meat0.011.084+0.00
Additive penalty0.000.222+0.00
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Rawno-0.054+0.00
Processing: Fresh Chilledno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Frozenno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Refrigeratedno0.000+0.00
Processing: Fresh Shelfno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Dry Freeze Driedno6.629+0.00
Processing: Dry Air Driedno6.331+0.00
Processing: Dry Cold Pressedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Bakedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
Processing: Dry Semi Moistno-6.174+0.00
Processing: Dry Mueslino-10.146+0.00
Processing: Wet Pateno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunksno-0.672+0.00
Processing-type offset
+0.02
Additives declared on label
+1 transparency bonus
Subtotal
54.0
Final score
54/100

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.

Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.

NutrientAs fed (label)Dry matter (scored)Score
Protein2830.9 (band 18 to 40%)100
Fat1516.6 (band 5.5 to 20%)100
Fibre4.55 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Calcium1.41.5 (band 0.5 to 2.5%)100
Phosphorus0.91 (band 0.4 to 1.6%)99.7
Calcium:phosphorus ratio1.61.6 (band 1 to 2%)100
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3)--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 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.

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.

ItemPoints
✓ Ingredient list on the label (mandatory)10/10
✓ Printed percentages on the label (40% of the recipe mass) (voluntary)8/20
✓ Analytical constituents declared (mandatory)15/15
✓ Additives declared (mandatory)5/10
✗ Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file0/5
✓ Complete/complementary designation (mandatory)5/5
✗ Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file0/10
✗ Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) - not on file0/10
✗ Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) - not on file0/10
✗ Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file0/5

Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Feeding guidance given, Manufacturer identity and address, 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.

Claims on file; none we can check against the label

ClaimTypeCheckSubstantiation
Venison is a highly digestible protein, providing your dog with lots of energy and that wild game flavour. (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Probiotics and prebiotic fibre help support healthy digestion (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
perfect balance of omega fatty acids, legumes, fruits and protein sources (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
DHA omega-3 fatty acid, provided by salmon oil, helps support brain and vision development in puppies (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
all life stages formula (on pack)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
guaranteed levels of zinc, selenium and vitamin E support the immune system (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer 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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