Out of the Wild Pet Food Pine Forest Canine
Dry Extruded · completeClear label
Our verdict
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.
60% 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 chicken, beef, turkey, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids lamb: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists ocean fish
- Your dog avoids venison: the label lists venison
- 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 (19)60% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- veg 42.9%
- meat 23.9%
- carb 14.3%
- oil 8.3%
- supplement 6.4%
- fibre 4.2%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venison (10%) | Venison | meat · good | 10 | 10.0 |
| 2 | lamb meat meal | Meat Meal | meat · medium | - | 5.2 |
| 3 | garbanzo beans (10%) | Chickpeas | veg · good | 10 | 10.0 |
| 4 | peas (10%) | Peas | veg · good | 10 | 10.0 |
| 5 | lentils (10%) | Lentils | veg · medium | 10 | 10.0 |
| 6 | pea protein | Pea protein | carb · medium | - | 5.0 |
| 7 | pea flour | Pea flour | carb · medium | - | 4.9 |
| 8 | egg products | Egg | meat · good | - | 4.7 |
| 9 | canola oil | Rapeseed oil | oil · good | - | 4.5 |
| 10 | tapioca | Tapioca | carb · medium | - | 4.3 |
| 11 | tomato pomace | Tomato Pomace | fibre · medium | - | 4.2 |
| 12 | ocean fish meal | Ocean Fish | meat · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 13 | salmon oil (a source of DHA) | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 3.8 |
| 14 | minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 3.7 |
| 15 | dried chicory roots | Chicory root | veg · good | - | 3.5 |
| 16 | tomatoes | Tomato | veg · good | - | 3.3 |
| 17 | blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
| 18 | raspberries | Raspberries | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 19 | yucca schidigera extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
- 1. Venison (10%)10% declared10.0% estimated
- 2. lamb meat meal5.2% estimated
- 3. garbanzo beans (10%)10% declared10.0% estimated
- 4. peas (10%)10% declared10.0% estimated
- 5. lentils (10%)10% declared10.0% estimated
- 6. pea protein5.0% estimated
- 7. pea flour4.9% estimated
- 8. egg products4.7% estimated
- 9. canola oil4.5% estimated
- 10. tapioca4.3% estimated
- 11. tomato pomace4.2% estimated
- 12. ocean fish meal4.0% estimated
- 13. salmon oil (a source of DHA)3.8% estimated
- 14. minerals3.7% estimated
- 15. dried chicory roots3.5% estimated
- 16. tomatoes3.3% estimated
- 17. blueberries3.1% estimated
- 18. raspberries3.0% estimated
- 19. yucca schidigera extract2.8% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 28% · Fat 15%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | 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
Additives declared on the label
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
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-27
Brand and contact: Out of the Wild Pet Food
- Website
- https://outofthewild.co.nz/
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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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 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 +6.6 points. On the other hand, ingredients without printed percentages resulted in -6.3 points, while the carbohydrate content accounted for -2.3 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.56 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 5.7% | 0.096 | +0.54 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 20.0% | -0.115 | -2.30 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 16.7% | -0.092 | -1.54 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 18.3% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.0% | -0.012 | -0.15 |
| Undeclared quantities | 60.0% | -0.106 | -6.33 |
| 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 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.56 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 5.7% | 0.096 | +0.54 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 20.0% | -0.115 | -2.30 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 16.7% | -0.092 | -1.54 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 18.3% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.0% | -0.012 | -0.15 |
| 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 | 60.0% | -0.106 | -6.33 |
| 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
- 54.2
- 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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28 | 30.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 15 | 16.6 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4.5 | 5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.4 | 1.5 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 0.9 | 1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 99.7 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.6 | 1.6 (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.
Declared fortification: 15 nutritional additives on the label
- 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
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 (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 file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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 (Feeding guidance given, 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
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venison is a highly digestible protein, providing your dog with lots of energy and that wild game flavour. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Probiotics and prebiotic fibre help support healthy digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| perfect balance of omega fatty acids, legumes, fruits and protein sources (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| DHA omega-3 fatty acid, provided by salmon oil, helps support brain and vision development in puppies (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| all life stages formula (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| guaranteed levels of zinc, selenium and vitamin E support the immune system (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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