Is Jinx Grain-Free Chicken & Salmon Homemades a good dog food?
We score it 60/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall score is 60 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares, meaning ingredients without printed percentages, contributed -10.6 points against the score. Overall ingredient quality, referring to the overall quality of the ingredient list, contributed +7.2 points. Complete recipe, being labelled nutritionally complete, contributed +2.3 points, and printed percentages, meaning printing percentages for most of the recipe, contributed +2 points.
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.
- Recipe60
- Nutritionallow100
- Transparency55
- 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
- Scores 60, in the top quarter of wet foods we track.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 6% of the dry matter (12% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 9%
- Fat
- 6%
- Fibre
- 2%
- Moisture
- 78%
Energy: 112 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Iron Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; Zinc Proteinate; Manganese Proteinate; Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C); Thiamine Mononitrate; Vitamin E Supplement; Niacin Supplement; Vitamin A Supplement; Pantothenic Acid; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Riboflavin Supplement; Choline Chloride; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Folic Acid; Biotin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Selenium Yeast; Potassium Iodide
Technological additives
Agar-Agar
Feeding guide
If using as main meal, feed 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 pouches per 10 lbs of body weight. If using as a topper/mix-in, feed 1/3 to 1/2 a cup less dry food for every pouch of Homestyle food. Transition over 2 weeks when using as main diet. Serve at room temperature and promptly refrigerate any unused portion.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 3.3/5 · 1 reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists tuna
- 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 (22)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 6.0 |
| 2 | Carrot | Carrots | veg | good | - | 5.8 |
| 3 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 5.7 |
| 4 | Tuna | Tuna | meat | good | - | 5.6 |
| 5 | Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 5.4 |
| 6 | Chicken Bone Broth | Cooking broth | other | medium | - | 5.3 |
| 7 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 5.2 |
| 8 | Parsley | Parsley | veg | good | - | 5.0 |
| 9 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil | good | - | 4.9 |
| 10 | Tricalcium Phosphate | Tricalcium phosphate | supplement | good | - | 4.7 |
| 11 | Iron Proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral | good | - | 4.6 |
| 12 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement | good | - | 4.5 |
| 13 | Zinc Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement | good | - | 4.3 |
| 14 | Manganese Proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement | good | - | 4.2 |
| 15 | Vitamins [Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Choline Chloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement] | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 4.1 |
| 16 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 3.9 |
| 17 | Magnesium Sulfate | Magnesium sulfate | supplement | good | - | 3.8 |
| 18 | Sage | Sage | veg | good | - | 3.7 |
| 19 | Thyme | Thyme | veg | good | - | 3.5 |
| 20 | Rosemary | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 3.4 |
| 21 | Selenium Yeast | Selenium | mineral | good | - | 3.3 |
| 22 | Potassium Iodide. | Potassium iodide | supplement | good | - | 3.1 |
Brand
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.thinkjinx.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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.21 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.7% | -0.092 | -0.80 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.8% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.4% | 0.163 | +1.36 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 54.3% | -0.012 | -0.66 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.5% | -0.375 | -0.18 |
| 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 | -6.29 | 0.222 | -1.40 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.21 |
| 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 | 8.7% | -0.092 | -0.80 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.8% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.4% | 0.163 | +1.36 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 54.3% | -0.012 | -0.66 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.5% | -0.375 | -0.18 |
| 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 | -6.29 | 0.222 | -1.40 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| 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 | 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 | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 60.0
- Final score
- 60/100
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 | 9 | 40.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 6 | 27.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2 | 9.1 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 112 | 509.1 | 100 |
Fibre: Declared as a maximum; the high-fibre taper is not applied.
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 78% from the food type.
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) | 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Chicken as the #1 ingredient (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Savory flavor for the pickiest dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Bone broth and tuna for added flavor and nutrition (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ready to serve pouch (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Soft texture for dogs with difficulty chewing (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Biotin for a shiny coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Expertly formulated for adult dogs as a meal or for any dog as a mix-in (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Atlantic Salmon - High-quality protein to support bones and muscles (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Carrots - Antioxidants to maintain and support immunity (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No corn, wheat, soy, or fillers (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-free for allergies and sensitive stomachs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vitamin-rich carrots and pumpkin (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pumpkin - Fiber to support healthy digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| AAFCO APPROVED - formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Maintenance (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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