Ancestralpetfood Homestyle Beef Meal Topper
Topper complementary
Is Ancestralpetfood Homestyle Beef Meal Topper a good dog food?
This is a topper, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a topper should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
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.
- RecipeNot applicable
- NutritionalNot applicable
- Transparency45
- Safety100
- Evidencestrong100
Why you might choose it
- Single named animal protein: beef.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- A minimally processed format: kept frozen, not heat-treated.
Why you might not
- A topper, not a complete diet: feed as an extra, not the whole diet.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
- Needs freezer space and defrosting before serving.
What the label tells us
- The label lists 10 ingredients.
- Names its animal sources (1 named ingredient).
- Every animal ingredient is a named source.
- Lists no artificial colours or preservatives.
- Prints no ingredient quantities.
Why is this treat not scored?
Our 1 to 100 rating applies to complete diets, so treats and complementary foods are presented as what the label tells us rather than a number that would invite comparison with complete meals.
What should I look for on a treat label?
A short ingredient list, named animal sources instead of generic terms, and no artificial colours or preservatives. Printed quantities are a good transparency signal, though few treat labels provide them.
These points are derived from the published ingredient list, not a rating.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 14%
- Fat
- 11%
- Fibre
- 1%
- Moisture
- 74%
Energy: 148 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Storage
Let the next day's meals defrost in the refrigerator overnight before serving. Also, may slowly defrost in the microwave using defrost setting in one-minute intervals.
Feeding guide
Use as a topper or mix-in with dry kibble. Gradually transition over 7 days. When used exclusively, feed 2/3-1 cup daily for 3-10 lb dogs up to 3-3.25 cups for 40-50 lb dogs, adding 1/2 cup per additional 10 lbs.
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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (10)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USDA Ground Beef with liver | Liver | meat | good | - | 12.9 |
| 2 | Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 12.3 |
| 3 | Green Beans | Green Beans | veg | good | - | 11.6 |
| 4 | Spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 11.0 |
| 5 | Broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 10.3 |
| 6 | Green Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 9.7 |
| 7 | Apples | Apples | veg | good | - | 9.0 |
| 8 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 8.4 |
| 9 | Organic Coconut Oil | Coconut Oil | oil | medium | - | 7.7 |
| 10 | Olive Oil | Olive oil | oil | good | - | 7.1 |
Brand
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Product page
- www.ancestralpetfood.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.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-09-26. 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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +7.85 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 50.4% | -0.092 | -4.64 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 37.2% | -0.005 | -0.19 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.10 | 33.786 | +37.16 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.9 | 9.191 | +7.85 |
| 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 | 50.4% | -0.092 | -4.64 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 37.2% | -0.005 | -0.19 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.012 | +0.00 |
| 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 | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 1.10 | 33.786 | +37.16 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
| 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 | 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
- -1.74
- Subtotal
- 53.3
- Final score
- 53/100
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.
This is not a complete diet, so the 1-100 rating does not apply to it. Read the recipe breakdown above as ingredient-quality context only.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
Not applicable to complementary food. FEDIAF reference ranges apply to complete diets.
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) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| 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, Additives 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.
100/100 · strong — 3 checkable claims: 3 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "No grains, soy, wheat, bone meal, or other fillers" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "Gluten and grain-free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "at least 75% USDA-certified single-source protein plus 25% fruits and vegetables" — supported by the declared single protein data.
10 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Strong: at least three checkable claims, all consistent with the declared label, and no compliance cap.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| No grains, soy, wheat, bone meal, or other fillers (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| No BHA or BHT (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| lovingingly handcrafted in small batches (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No preservatives are added (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gluten and grain-free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains no artificial coloring (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| at least 75% USDA-certified single-source protein plus 25% fruits and vegetables (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Beef is a power-packed protein dynamo loaded with niacin, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B12. These nutrients help your dog form healthy red blood cells, aid the circulatory system, and create a sturdy immune system. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| All ingredients are grown and processed in the United States (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains only ingredients approved for human consumption (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| provides 42 calories per ounce (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No animal bone meal (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| lightly cooked whole food that is easy to recognize (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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