Earthborn Holistic Pet Food Unrefined Roasted Lamb Recipe

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Unrefined Roasted Lamb Recipe
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Is Earthborn Holistic Pet Food Unrefined Roasted Lamb Recipe a good dog food?

We score it 47/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.

How we score

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.

Why you might choose it

  • Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
  • Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.

Why you might not

  • 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.

Who is this food for?

Suits

  • Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
  • Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

  • Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
  • Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon protein
  • Your dog avoids grain: the label lists oats
  • 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. Find foods that fit your dog.

Ingredients (52)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

  • veg 35.5%
  • carb 19.4%
  • meat 18.4%
  • supplement 15.5%
  • additive 6.9%
  • oil 4.3%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1LambLambmeat · medium-2.5
2OatsOatscarb · medium-2.5
3BarleyBarleycarb · medium-2.5
4Lamb MealLambmeat · medium-2.5
5PumpkinPumpkinveg · good-2.4
6Butternut SquashButternut Squashveg · good-2.4
7QuinoaQuinoacarb · good-2.4
8Brown RiceRice - brown / whole graincarb · medium-2.4
9ChiaChia Seedsveg · good-2.4
10Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)Sunflower oiloil · good-2.3
11Dried EggDried Eggmeat · medium-2.3
12FlaxseedLinseedveg · good-2.3
13Salmon MealSalmon Proteinmeat · good-2.3
14Dried YeastYeastsupplement · good-2.2
15Natural FlavoursArtificial flavouringsadditive · poor-2.2
16ApplesApplesveg · good-2.2
17BlueberriesBlueberriesveg · good-2.2
18CarrotsCarrotsveg · good-2.1
19CranberriesCranberriesveg · good-2.1
20SpinachSpinachveg · good-2.1
21SaltSaltadditive · poor-2.1
22Choline ChlorideCholinesupplement · good-2.0
23TaurineTaurinesupplement · good-2.0
24L-CarnitineL-Carnitinesupplement · medium-2.0
25Vitamin EVitamin Esupplement · good-2.0
26Vitamin CVitamin Csupplement · good-1.9
27Vitamin B3 (Niacin)Vitamin B complexsupplement · good-1.9
28Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate)Vitamin B complexsupplement · good-1.9
29Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate)Vitamin B complexsupplement · good-1.9
30Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin B complexsupplement · good-1.8
31Vitamin A AcetateVitamin Asupplement · good-1.8
32Vitamin B12 SupplementVitamin B12supplement · good-1.8
33Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)Vitamin B complexsupplement · good-1.8
34Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)Vitamin Dsupplement · good-1.7
35BiotinBiotinsupplement · good-1.7
36Folic AcidFolic acidsupplement · good-1.7
37Zinc SulfateZinc sulfatesupplement · medium-1.7
38Ferrous SulfateIron sulfatesupplement · good-1.6
39Manganese SulfateManganese sulfatesupplement · medium-1.6
40Copper SulfateCopper sulphatesupplement · good-1.6
41Zinc ProteinateZinc Proteinatesupplement · good-1.6
42Manganese ProteinateManganese proteinatesupplement · good-1.5
43Copper ProteinateCopper proteinatesupplement · good-1.5
44Calcium IodateCalcium iodatesupplement · medium-1.5
45Sodium SeleniteSodium selenitesupplement · poor-1.5
46Potassium ChloridePotassium Chloridesupplement · medium-1.4
47Yucca Schidigera ExtractYucca Schidigerasupplement · good-1.4
48Rosemary ExtractRosemaryveg · good-1.4
49Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation ProductEnterococcus Faeciumsupplement · good-1.4
50Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation ProductLactobacillus caseisupplement · good-1.3
51Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation ProductDried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Productsupplement · good-1.3
52Dried Chicory Root (Inulin)Chicory rootveg · good-1.3
  1. 1. Lamb2.5% estimated
    Lamb · meat · medium
  2. 2. Oats2.5% estimated
    Oats · carb · medium
  3. 3. Barley2.5% estimated
    Barley · carb · medium
  4. 4. Lamb Meal2.5% estimated
    Lamb · meat · medium
  5. 5. Pumpkin2.4% estimated
    Pumpkin · veg · good
  6. 6. Butternut Squash2.4% estimated
    Butternut Squash · veg · good
  7. 7. Quinoa2.4% estimated
    Quinoa · carb · good
  8. 8. Brown Rice2.4% estimated
    Rice - brown / whole grain · carb · medium
  9. 9. Chia2.4% estimated
    Chia Seeds · veg · good
  10. 10. Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)2.3% estimated
    Sunflower oil · oil · good
  11. 11. Dried Egg2.3% estimated
    Dried Egg · meat · medium
  12. 12. Flaxseed2.3% estimated
    Linseed · veg · good
  13. 13. Salmon Meal2.3% estimated
    Salmon Protein · meat · good
  14. 14. Dried Yeast2.2% estimated
    Yeast · supplement · good
  15. 15. Natural Flavours2.2% estimated
    Artificial flavourings · additive · poor
  16. 16. Apples2.2% estimated
    Apples · veg · good
  17. 17. Blueberries2.2% estimated
    Blueberries · veg · good
  18. 18. Carrots2.1% estimated
    Carrots · veg · good
  19. 19. Cranberries2.1% estimated
    Cranberries · veg · good
  20. 20. Spinach2.1% estimated
    Spinach · veg · good
  21. 21. Salt2.1% estimated
    Salt · additive · poor
  22. 22. Choline Chloride2.0% estimated
    Choline · supplement · good
  23. 23. Taurine2.0% estimated
    Taurine · supplement · good
  24. 24. L-Carnitine2.0% estimated
    L-Carnitine · supplement · medium
  25. 25. Vitamin E2.0% estimated
    Vitamin E · supplement · good
  26. 26. Vitamin C1.9% estimated
    Vitamin C · supplement · good
  27. 27. Vitamin B3 (Niacin)1.9% estimated
    Vitamin B complex · supplement · good
  28. 28. Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate)1.9% estimated
    Vitamin B complex · supplement · good
  29. 29. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate)1.9% estimated
    Vitamin B complex · supplement · good
  30. 30. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)1.8% estimated
    Vitamin B complex · supplement · good
  31. 31. Vitamin A Acetate1.8% estimated
    Vitamin A · supplement · good
  32. 32. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.8% estimated
    Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
  33. 33. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)1.8% estimated
    Vitamin B complex · supplement · good
  34. 34. Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)1.7% estimated
    Vitamin D · supplement · good
  35. 35. Biotin1.7% estimated
    Biotin · supplement · good
  36. 36. Folic Acid1.7% estimated
    Folic acid · supplement · good
  37. 37. Zinc Sulfate1.7% estimated
    Zinc sulfate · supplement · medium
  38. 38. Ferrous Sulfate1.6% estimated
    Iron sulfate · supplement · good
  39. 39. Manganese Sulfate1.6% estimated
    Manganese sulfate · supplement · medium
  40. 40. Copper Sulfate1.6% estimated
    Copper sulphate · supplement · good
  41. 41. Zinc Proteinate1.6% estimated
    Zinc Proteinate · supplement · good
  42. 42. Manganese Proteinate1.5% estimated
    Manganese proteinate · supplement · good
  43. 43. Copper Proteinate1.5% estimated
    Copper proteinate · supplement · good
  44. 44. Calcium Iodate1.5% estimated
    Calcium iodate · supplement · medium
  45. 45. Sodium Selenite1.5% estimated
    Sodium selenite · supplement · poor
  46. 46. Potassium Chloride1.4% estimated
    Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
  47. 47. Yucca Schidigera Extract1.4% estimated
    Yucca Schidigera · supplement · good
  48. 48. Rosemary Extract1.4% estimated
    Rosemary · veg · good
  49. 49. Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product1.4% estimated
    Enterococcus Faecium · supplement · good
  50. 50. Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product1.3% estimated
    Lactobacillus casei · supplement · good
  51. 51. Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product1.3% estimated
  52. 52. Dried Chicory Root (Inulin)1.3% estimated
    Chicory root · veg · good

Nutrition and feedingProtein 24% · Fat 15%

Declared analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fed
Protein24%
Fat15%
Fibre8%
Moisture10%
Omega-3 fatty acids1%
Omega-6 fatty acids3%

Energy: 360 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Feeding guide

Feed according to weight and age chart provided; portions vary by age, breed, temperament and environment. Introduce over 7-10 days by mixing increasing amounts of Unrefined with decreasing amounts of current food. During gestation and lactation feed 2-4 times the adult portions. Puppies may begin at 3-4 weeks. Serve dry or with warm water (3 parts food to 1 part water). Always provide fresh water. (Detailed cup measurements provided for 1-3, 3-6, 6-12 months and 12+ months).

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Vitamin E (α-Tocopherol Acetate); Vitamin C (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate); Vitamin B3 (Niacin); Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate); Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate); Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin); Vitamin A (Vitamin A Acetate); Vitamin B12 Supplement; Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride); Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol); Vitamin B7 (Biotin); Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid); Zinc Sulfate; Ferrous Sulfate; Manganese Sulfate; Copper Sulfate; Zinc Proteinate; Manganese Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; Calcium Iodate; Sodium Selenite; Choline Chloride; Taurine (minimum 0.10%); L-Carnitine (minimum 50 mg/kg); DHA (minimum 0.05%)

Technological additives

Sunflower Oil preserved with Mixed Tocopherols; Yucca Schidigera Extract; Rosemary Extract

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13

Brand and contact: Earthborn Holistic Pet Food
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Recall history
No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked
2026-09-13
Scored with
Model v3 (methodology)

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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence

Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated

Why this score?

This recipe achieves a final score of 47 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.5 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -2.9.

Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.

ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.69.191+5.49
Carb share of dry matter25.4%-0.115-2.92
Oil share of dry matter6.4%-0.092-0.59
Vegetable share of dry matter17.5%-0.005-0.09
Additive share of dry matter9.3%0.163+1.52
Supplement share of dry matter21.2%-0.012-0.26
Recipe graded poor6.9%-0.065-0.45
Number of poor ingredients2-0.876-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient3.8%0.060+0.23
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
Additive penalty-8.400.222-1.86
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
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ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.69.191+5.49
Meat share of dry matter0.0%0.096+0.00
Carb share of dry matter25.4%-0.115-2.92
Oil share of dry matter6.4%-0.092-0.59
Vegetable share of dry matter17.5%-0.005-0.09
Additive share of dry matter9.3%0.163+1.52
Supplement share of dry matter21.2%-0.012-0.26
Other share of dry matter0.0%-0.375+0.00
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor6.9%-0.065-0.45
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients2-0.876-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient3.8%0.060+0.23
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Prints ingredient percentagesno0.000+0.00
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Frozen or chilled freshno0.000+0.00
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)no0.707+0.00
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
High carb and low meatno-1.180+0.00
Meat share × printed percentages0.00.000+0.00
Meat share × fresh0.00.000+0.00
Fresh × high meat0.011.084+0.00
Additive penalty-8.400.222-1.86
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Rawno-0.054+0.00
Processing: Fresh Chilledno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Frozenno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Refrigeratedno0.000+0.00
Processing: Fresh Shelfno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Dry Freeze Driedno6.629+0.00
Processing: Dry Air Driedno6.331+0.00
Processing: Dry Cold Pressedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Bakedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
Processing: Dry Semi Moistno-6.174+0.00
Processing: Dry Mueslino-10.146+0.00
Processing: Wet Pateno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunksno-0.672+0.00
Processing-type offset
+0.02
Additives declared on label
+2 transparency bonus
Subtotal
47.2
Final score
47/100

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.

NutrientAs fed (label)Dry matter (scored)Score
Protein2426.5 (band 18 to 40%)93.2
Fat1516.6 (band 5.5 to 20%)100
Fibre88.8 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3)--100
Energy (kcal/100g)360397.8100

Fibre: Declared as a maximum; the high-fibre taper is not applied.

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. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.

Declared fortification: 25 nutritional additives on the label
  • Vitamin E (α-Tocopherol Acetate)
  • Vitamin C (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate)
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
  • Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate)
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate)
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
  • Vitamin A (Vitamin A Acetate)
  • Vitamin B12 Supplement
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
  • Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
  • Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
  • Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)
  • Zinc Sulfate
  • Ferrous Sulfate
  • Manganese Sulfate
  • Copper Sulfate
  • Zinc Proteinate
  • Manganese Proteinate
  • Copper Proteinate
  • Calcium Iodate
  • Sodium Selenite
  • Choline Chloride
  • Taurine (minimum 0.10%)
  • L-Carnitine (minimum 50 mg/kg)
  • DHA (minimum 0.05%)

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.

ItemPoints
✓ Ingredient list on the label (mandatory)10/10
✗ Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file0/20
✗ Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file0/15
✓ 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 file0/5

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.

100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.

Consistent with the label

  • "No Chicken – Chicken allergy? Your dog will have no problem with this chicken free dog food recipe!" — supported by the declared chicken data.

7 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.

Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.

ClaimTypeCheckSubstantiation
Crafted for all life stages (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Taurine – Enriched with Taurine for heart health (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Gut Health – Added pre- and probiotics (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Ancient Grains – Grains like barley, oats, quinoa, and chia provide great sources of fiber and protein (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Real Lamb – Grass-fed, free-range lamb is the #1 ingredient (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
No Chicken – Chicken allergy? Your dog will have no problem with this chicken free dog food recipe! (on page)Free-fromconsistentManufacturer assertion
Superfoods – Butternut squash, salmon meal, and blueberries are just the start of nutrient-rich superfoods (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult) (on pack)Nutrientnot checkableManufacturer 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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