Is Bil Frozen Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 55/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The score is 55 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares, meaning ingredients without printed percentages, contributed -10.6. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5.7, and the processing format contributed -2.4. Being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3.
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.
- Recipe55
- Nutritionallow100
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- EvidenceNot recorded
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Why you might choose it
- A minimally processed format: kept frozen, not heat-treated.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 7% of the dry matter (16% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
- Needs freezer space and defrosting before serving.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 18%
- Fat
- 8%
- Fibre
- 2.50%
- Moisture
- 45%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.25%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 2.50%
Energy: 243 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Choline Chloride; DL-Methionine; L-Lysine Monohydrochloride; Potassium Chloride; Fructooligosaccharide; Zinc Proteinate; Vitamin E Supplement; L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C); Manganese Proteinate; Zinc Sulfate; Ferrous Sulfate; Iron Proteinate; Inositol; Niacin Supplement; Copper Proteinate; Sodium Selenite; d-Calcium Pantothenate; Copper Sulfate; Riboflavin Supplement; Vitamin A Acetate; Biotin; Thiamine Mononitrate; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Manganous Oxide; Cobalt Proteinate; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Cobalt Carbonate; Calcium Iodate; Folic Acid
Technological additives
Citric Acid (preservative); Calcium Propionate (preservative)
Feeding guide
Most adult dogs may be fed once daily; twice daily feeding may be preferable. Use feeding chart as a starting point. Weight (lbs) / Cups Per Day: 10 / ¼–½; 10–20 / ½–1; 20–30 / 1–2½; 60–80 / 2½–4; 80–100 / 4–6. Puppies: feed 3–4 times daily until 6 months, then twice daily until 12 months. Reproducing females: feed to maintain ideal body condition.
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Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef tripe
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish oil
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists wheat
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (48)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 2.8 |
| 2 | Wheat Flour | Wheat | carb | poor | - | 2.7 |
| 3 | Beef Tripe | Beef Tripe | meat | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 4 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat | good | - | 2.7 |
| 5 | Beef Liver | Beef Liver | meat | good | - | 2.6 |
| 6 | Chicken Liver | Chicken Liver | meat | good | - | 2.6 |
| 7 | Dried Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 8 | Cane Molasses | Cane Molasses | carb | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 9 | Brewers Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 10 | Phosphoric Acid | Phosphoric Acid | additive | poor | - | 2.5 |
| 11 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 12 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil | good | - | 2.4 |
| 13 | Cellulose Gum | Cellulose | fibre | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 14 | DL-Methionine | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 15 | L-Lysine Monohydrochloride | Lysine | supplement | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 16 | Citric Acid and Calcium Propionate (preservatives) | Citric Acid | additive | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 17 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 18 | Eggs | Egg | meat | good | - | 2.3 |
| 19 | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 20 | Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product | Lactobacillus casei | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 21 | Dried Bifidobacterium animalis Fermentation Product | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.2 |
| 22 | Dried Lactobacillus reuteri Fermentation Product | Limosilactobacillus reuteri | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 23 | Fructooligosaccharide | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 24 | Zinc Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 25 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 26 | L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C) | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 27 | Manganese Proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 28 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 29 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 30 | Iron Proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral | good | - | 1.9 |
| 31 | Inositol | Inositol and amino acids | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 32 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 33 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 34 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement | poor | - | 1.8 |
| 35 | d-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 36 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 37 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 38 | Vitamin A Acetate | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 39 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 43 | Manganous Oxide | Manganese (II) Oxide | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 44 | Cobalt Proteinate | Cobalt proteinate | supplement | medium | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | Cobalt Carbonate | Cobalt carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 1.5 |
| 47 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement | medium | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | Folic Acid. | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
Brand
- Website
- https://www.bil-jac.com/
- Phone
- (800) 321-1002
- Address
- 3337 Medina Road, Medina, Ohio 44256
- Contact page
- www.bil-jac.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.bil-jac.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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.68 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.115 | -0.66 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.9% | -0.092 | -0.27 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.3% | 0.163 | +0.86 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 69.8% | -0.012 | -0.85 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.3% | -0.027 | -0.04 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.0% | -0.065 | -0.46 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.7% | 0.060 | +0.16 |
| 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 | -5.79 | 0.222 | -1.29 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.10 | 33.786 | +37.16 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.68 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.115 | -0.66 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.9% | -0.092 | -0.27 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.3% | 0.163 | +0.86 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 69.8% | -0.012 | -0.85 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.3% | -0.027 | -0.04 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.0% | -0.065 | -0.46 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.7% | 0.060 | +0.16 |
| 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 | -5.79 | 0.222 | -1.29 |
| 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
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 55.1
- Final score
- 55/100
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 | 18 | 32.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 8 | 14.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2.5 | 4.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 243 | 441.8 | 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 5 declared nutrients (combined weight 70); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Now with probiotics and prebiotics that help support a healthy gut, and microbiome in dogs of any age or size (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nutritious and Delicious! (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Bil-Jac is good for puppies (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Bil-Jac is good for reproducing females in stages of gestation and lactation (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fresh Chicken #1 Ingredient (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Prebiotics & Gentle Fiber Blend (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| America's Freshest Dog Food (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Guaranteed Amounts of Probiotics (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| made with fresh chicken that's gently cooked and frozen at the peak of freshness (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids (on page) | Nutrient | 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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