Cornucopia Pet Foods Slow Roasted Organic Chicken & Liver
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Is Cornucopia Pet Foods Slow Roasted Organic Chicken & Liver 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?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 60 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points to the score. Meanwhile, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.8 points, and the additives in the recipe contributed +3.3 points. Finally, the additive load impacted the rating by -3.3 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
- Evidencelimited50
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.
- Single named animal protein: chicken.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Why you might not
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
- Its additive load costs about 3 points in the rating.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 13%
- Fat
- 12%
- Fibre
- 2%
- Moisture
- 69%
- Carbohydrates
- 1%
Energy: 190 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; Niacin; Thiamine Mononitrate; Calcium Pantothenate; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin A Acetate; Riboflavin; Folic Acid; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Biotin; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Zinc Sulfate; Zinc Proteinate; Ferrous Sulfate; L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate; Copper Sulfate; Manganese Sulfate; Copper Proteinate; Sodium Selenite; Manganese Proteinate; Potassium Iodide; Taurine
Technological additives
Organic Guar Gum
Feeding guide
Feed adult cats & dogs about 3oz. per 10-20lbs. of body weight, twice per day; adjust according to appearance, activity and supplemental foods. Feed kittens, puppies, pregnant & nursing mothers on a free-choice basis, 3-4 times daily.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice bran
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 (15)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organic Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 8.7 |
| 2 | Organic Chicken Gizzards | Chicken Gizzard | meat | good | - | 8.4 |
| 3 | Organic Chicken Livers | Chicken Liver | meat | good | - | 8.1 |
| 4 | Organic Chicken Hearts | Chicken Heart | meat | good | - | 7.8 |
| 5 | Organic Rice Bran (Source Of Fiber And Prebiotic) | Rice bran | fibre | good | - | 7.5 |
| 6 | Organic Tapioca | Tapioca | carb | medium | - | 7.2 |
| 7 | Organic Carrots (Source Of Fiber) | Carrots | veg | good | - | 7.0 |
| 8 | Organic Guar Gum | Guar gum | additive | medium | - | 6.7 |
| 9 | Source Of Color | unmatched | - | - | - | 6.4 |
| 10 | Fiber & Beta Carotene | Beta Carotene | supplement | good | - | 6.1 |
| 11 | Himalayan Mountain Crystal Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 5.8 |
| 12 | Organic Yeast Powder | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 5.5 |
| 13 | Premix Vitamin | Vitamin | supplement | good | - | 5.2 |
| 14 | Premix Mineral | unmatched | - | - | - | 4.9 |
| 15 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 4.6 |
Brand
- Phone
- 631-427-7479
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.cornucopiapetfoods.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 | +6.82 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.115 | -0.38 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.9% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 20.2% | 0.163 | +3.29 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 35.6% | -0.012 | -0.43 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 10.2% | -0.027 | -0.27 |
| 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 | -15.07 | 0.222 | -3.35 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.82 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.115 | -0.38 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.9% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 20.2% | 0.163 | +3.29 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 35.6% | -0.012 | -0.43 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 10.2% | -0.027 | -0.27 |
| 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 | -15.07 | 0.222 | -3.35 |
| 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
- 60.2
- 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 | 13 | 41.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 12 | 38.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2 | 6.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 190 | 612.9 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); 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) | 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.
50/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "No Wheat, Corn, or Soy" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
Consistent with the label
- "No Farmed Fish" — supported by the declared fish data.
23 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Rendered Meals or Food Waste (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Over 90% Animal Protein (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No GMO (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Antibiotics (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Artificial Sweeteners, Colors, or Flavors (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No By-Products (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Farmed Fish (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Hormones, Pesticides, or Herbicides (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Packed with Vital Nutrients Including Vitamins, Minerals, Prebiotics and Antioxidants (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Easy to Digest Preventive Nutrition (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega-6 essential fatty acids in liver keep your dog's skin healthy and coat glossy (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Carrageenan (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Euthanized Animals of Any Kind EVER in our Food! (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Euthanasia Drugs or Drugs of Any Kind EVER in our Food! (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Sugars (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Meal (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| One can of Cornucopia Pet Food contains more Metabolizable Energy than traditional pet food on the market (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Gluten (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Wheat, Corn, or Soy (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Aspartame, MSG or "Natural Flavors" (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega-3 essential fatty acids that prevent inflammation in your dog's joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Liver provides arachidonic acid dogs need for an active immune system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made using the highest quality HUMAN-GRADE, Certified Organic Chicken, Certified Organic Pumpkin, Certified Organic Sweet Potatoes and Certified Organic Carrots (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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