American Natural Premium Freeze-Dried Raw Beef with Carrots and Cauliflower
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Our verdict
Is American Natural Premium Freeze-Dried Raw Beef with Carrots and Cauliflower a good dog food?
We score it 71/100 (Good). 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.
100% 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, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- 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 (12)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 31.5%
- meat 31.1%
- veg 18.5%
- fibre 6.8%
- oil 6.3%
- additive 5.9%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef | Beef | meat · medium | - | 10.8 |
| 2 | beef liver | Beef Liver | meat · good | - | 10.4 |
| 3 | beef heart | Beef Heart | meat · good | - | 9.9 |
| 4 | carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 9.5 |
| 5 | cauliflower | Cauliflower | veg · good | - | 9.0 |
| 6 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 8.6 |
| 7 | dicalcium phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 8.1 |
| 8 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 7.7 |
| 9 | magnesium sulfate | Magnesium sulfate | supplement · good | - | 7.2 |
| 10 | inulin | Inulin | fibre · good | - | 6.8 |
| 11 | salmon oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 6.3 |
| 12 | mixed tocopherols (a preservative) | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 5.9 |
- 1. Beef10.8% estimated
- 2. beef liver10.4% estimated
- 3. beef heart9.9% estimated
- 4. carrots9.5% estimated
- 5. cauliflower9.0% estimated
- 6. potassium chloride8.6% estimated
- 7. dicalcium phosphate8.1% estimated
- 8. choline chloride7.7% estimated
- 9. magnesium sulfate7.2% estimated
- 10. inulin6.8% estimated
- 11. salmon oil6.3% estimated
- 12. mixed tocopherols (a preservative)5.9% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 41% · Fat 30%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 41% |
| Fat | 30% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Moisture | 5% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Shelf-stable format. Wash hands with soap and warm water after handling. Wash bowl thoroughly between meals. Keep products away from areas where other food is prepared.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Potassium chloride; Dicalcium phosphate; Choline chloride; Magnesium sulfate; Inulin; Salmon oil
Technological additives
Mixed tocopherols (a preservative)
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-12
Brand and contact: American Natural Premium
- Phone
- 262-376-5390
- Address
- 1964 Wisconsin Avenue, Grafton, Wisconsin 53024
- Contact page
- americannaturalpremium.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-12
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- americannaturalpremium.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.
Google reviews: 5.0/5 · 12 reviews
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The overall score is 71 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages weighed the score down by -10.6 points. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +7.3 points, the processing format added +6.6 points, and being labelled nutritionally complete added a further +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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.34 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.8% | -0.092 | -0.99 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.1% | 0.163 | +1.48 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 49.9% | -0.012 | -0.61 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -7.03 | 0.222 | -1.56 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.34 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.8% | -0.092 | -0.99 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.1% | 0.163 | +1.48 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 49.9% | -0.012 | -0.61 |
| 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 | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| 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 | -7.03 | 0.222 | -1.56 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| 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 | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
| 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 | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| 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
- +0.06
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 71.3
- Final score
- 71/100
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 | 41 | 43.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 30 | 31.6 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 6 nutritional additives on the label
- Potassium chloride
- Dicalcium phosphate
- Choline chloride
- Magnesium sulfate
- Inulin
- Salmon oil
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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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) | 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, 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.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "rich in high-quality protein and amino acids" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "grain-free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
7 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Made (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cauliflower adds antioxidants and phytonutrients (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Carrots provide natural fiber for improved digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| suitable for dogs with food sensitivities (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| filler-free (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| rich in high-quality protein and amino acids (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain-free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| no artificial additives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with premium beef, beef liver, and beef heart (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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