Ancestralpetfood Homestyle Pork Meal Topper
Topper complementary
Is Ancestralpetfood Homestyle Pork 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
- Transparency40
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
Why you might choose it
- Single named animal protein: pork.
- 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 9 ingredients.
- Uses generic terms (Pork): 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 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
- 13%
- Fat
- 7%
- Fibre
- 1%
- Moisture
- 69%
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Storage
Defrost next day's meals in the refrigerator overnight before serving, or slowly defrost in the microwave (defrost setting in one-minute intervals).
Feeding guide
Recommended as a topper/mix-in added to dry kibble; can also be fed as a complete and balanced meal. Daily amounts when used as complete meal: 3-10 lb: 2/3 to 1 cup; 10-20 lb: 1 to 1 3/4 cups; 20-30 lb: 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 cups; 30-40 lb: 2 1/4 to 3 cups; 40-50 lb: 3 to 3 1/4 cups; over 50 lb add 1/2 cup per additional 10 lb. Transition over 7 days.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: pork
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, 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 (9)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100% USDA Pork Butt Roast | Pork | meat | medium | - | 14.3 |
| 2 | Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 13.5 |
| 3 | Green Beans | Green Beans | veg | good | - | 12.7 |
| 4 | Spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 11.9 |
| 5 | Broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 11.1 |
| 6 | Green Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 10.3 |
| 7 | Apples | Apples | veg | good | - | 9.5 |
| 8 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 8.7 |
| 9 | Organic Coconut Oil and Olive Oil. | Coconut Oil | oil | medium | - | 7.9 |
Brand
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.69 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 33.4% | -0.092 | -3.07 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 49.6% | -0.005 | -0.26 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.69 |
| 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 | 33.4% | -0.092 | -3.07 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 49.6% | -0.005 | -0.26 |
| 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
- 53.6
- 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.
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) - not on file | 0/5 |
| 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 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Gluten and grain-free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "follows the Ancestral Diet of 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.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pork provides dogs with high levels of vitamin B, zinc, and selenium. Vitamin B is a critical component of a dog's diet aiding in energy metabolism, heart health, red blood cell production, as well as helping keep their fur soft and their skin healthy. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No preservatives are added (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| All ingredients are grown and processed in the United States (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| no grains, soy, wheat, bone meal, or other fillers added (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gluten and grain-free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| No fillers like soy, wheat, or corn (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No animal bone meal (slaughterhouse waste products) is used (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with love in small batches (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains no artificial coloring (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No BHA or BHT (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Like all products, at Ancestral Pet Food our Homestyle Pork recipe is handcrafted in small batches using only the finest pork butt and whole food ingredients approved for human consumption. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| follows the Ancestral Diet of at least 75% USDA-certified single-source protein plus 25% fruits and vegetables (on page) | Content | consistent | 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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