Raw Essentials Beef, Veal & Hare Roll
Raw · complementaryHigh meat

Our verdict
Is Raw Essentials Beef, Veal & Hare Roll a good dog food?
This is a complementary food, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a complementary food should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
What the label tells us
- The parsed label contains 9 ingredient entries.
- Names its animal sources (6 named ingredients).
- Uses generic terms (Tongue and Lung): the specific animal source is not stated.
- Lists no artificial colours or preservatives.
- Prints no ingredient quantities.
Why is this treat not scored?
Our 1 to 100 rating applies to complete everyday meals. Treats are presented through their ingredients, label facts and feeding information rather than a number that could be mistaken for a meal rating.
What should I look for on a treat label?
Look for the ingredient list, named animal sources where species matters to you, any printed quantities, additive declarations, energy and the feeding guide. Single-ingredient products can be simpler, but are not automatically better for every dog or purpose.
These facts come from the manufacturer's published ingredient list.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: beef
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
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 (9)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 88.9%
- mineral 11.1%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | muscle meat | Muscle Meat | meat · good | - | 14.3 |
| 2 | tongue | Tongue | meat · medium | - | 13.5 |
| 3 | heart | Beef Heart | meat · good | - | 12.7 |
| 4 | NZ Veal (muscle meat) | Muscle Meat | meat · good | - | 11.9 |
| 5 | bone-in | Bone | mineral · medium | - | 11.1 |
| 6 | heart | Heart | meat · good | - | 10.3 |
| 7 | lung | Lung | meat · medium | - | 9.5 |
| 8 | liver | Liver | meat · good | - | 8.7 |
| 9 | kidney | Kidney | meat · good | - | 7.9 |
- 1. muscle meat14.3% estimated
- 2. tongue13.5% estimated
- 3. heart12.7% estimated
- 4. NZ Veal (muscle meat)11.9% estimated
- 5. bone-in11.1% estimated
- 6. heart10.3% estimated
- 7. lung9.5% estimated
- 8. liver8.7% estimated
- 9. kidney7.9% estimated
Nutrition and feeding
Declared analysis (as fed)
No analysis recorded yet.
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Defrost in a sealed container in the fridge overnight or in a bag submerged in warm water (not in the microwave). Once defrosted, store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Feed all juices. Discard any uneaten raw food once finished.
Feeding guide
Cats: 3-5% of body weight daily; provide at least 3 different prey species weekly; up to 1/3 boneless meat. Dogs: 2-3% of body weight daily; feed at least 3 different prey species weekly; feed alongside raw meaty bones and raw green tripe.
No additives recorded yet.
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19
Brand and contact: Raw Essentials
- [email protected]
- Contact page
- www.rawessentials.co.nz
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-19
- Product page
- www.rawessentials.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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