Fromm Family Pet Food Gumbo Hearty Stew with Pork Sausage

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Gumbo Hearty Stew with Pork Sausage
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Is Fromm Family Pet Food Gumbo Hearty Stew with Pork Sausage 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.

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

  • 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.
  • Its additive load costs about 2 points in the rating.

Who is this food for?

Suits

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

Consider something else if:

  • Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
  • Your dog avoids pork: the label lists pork
  • Your dog avoids grain: the label lists barley
  • 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 (21)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

  • veg 29.0%
  • carb 19.6%
  • meat 16.2%
  • other 12.1%
  • supplement 10.9%
  • additive 8.2%
  • oil 4.0%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1PorkPorkmeat · medium-6.3
2Bone BrothCooking brothother · medium-6.1
3Pork BrothCooking brothother · medium-6.0
4PotatoesPotatoescarb · medium-5.8
5CarrotsCarrotsveg · good-5.7
6Pinto BeansWhole Pinto Beanscarb · medium-5.5
7Green BeansGreen Beansveg · good-5.4
8Tomato PasteTomatoveg · good-5.2
9Pork LiverPork Livermeat · good-5.1
10Dried Egg ProductDried Eggmeat · medium-4.9
11PeasPeasveg · good-4.8
12Tapioca StarchTapioca Starchcarb · medium-4.6
13ParsleyParsleyveg · good-4.5
14Xanthan GumXanthan gumadditive · medium-4.3
15Minerals [Dicalcium Phosphate, Zinc Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Copper Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate]Manganese proteinatesupplement · good-4.2
16Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols)Salmon Oiloil · good-4.0
17SaltSaltadditive · poor-3.9
18Roasted Barley FlourBarleycarb · medium-3.7
19TurmericTurmericveg · good-3.6
20Potassium ChloridePotassium Chloridesupplement · medium-3.4
21Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid]Pyridoxine hydrochloridesupplement · good-3.3
  1. 1. Pork6.3% estimated
    Pork · meat · medium
  2. 2. Bone Broth6.1% estimated
    Cooking broth · other · medium
  3. 3. Pork Broth6.0% estimated
    Cooking broth · other · medium
  4. 4. Potatoes5.8% estimated
    Potatoes · carb · medium
  5. 5. Carrots5.7% estimated
    Carrots · veg · good
  6. 6. Pinto Beans5.5% estimated
    Whole Pinto Beans · carb · medium
  7. 7. Green Beans5.4% estimated
    Green Beans · veg · good
  8. 8. Tomato Paste5.2% estimated
    Tomato · veg · good
  9. 9. Pork Liver5.1% estimated
    Pork Liver · meat · good
  10. 10. Dried Egg Product4.9% estimated
    Dried Egg · meat · medium
  11. 11. Peas4.8% estimated
    Peas · veg · good
  12. 12. Tapioca Starch4.6% estimated
    Tapioca Starch · carb · medium
  13. 13. Parsley4.5% estimated
    Parsley · veg · good
  14. 14. Xanthan Gum4.3% estimated
    Xanthan gum · additive · medium
  15. 15. Minerals [Dicalcium Phosphate, Zinc Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Copper Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate]4.2% estimated
    Manganese proteinate · supplement · good
  16. 16. Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols)4.0% estimated
    Salmon Oil · oil · good
  17. 17. Salt3.9% estimated
    Salt · additive · poor
  18. 18. Roasted Barley Flour3.7% estimated
    Barley · carb · medium
  19. 19. Turmeric3.6% estimated
    Turmeric · veg · good
  20. 20. Potassium Chloride3.4% estimated
    Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
  21. 21. Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid]3.3% estimated
    Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good

Nutrition and feedingProtein 7% · Fat 4%

Declared analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fed
Protein7%
Fat4%
Fibre1.50%
Moisture82%

Additives & feeding info

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Dicalcium Phosphate; Zinc Sulfate; Magnesium Sulfate; Ferrous Sulfate; Zinc Proteinate; Calcium Carbonate; Copper Sulfate; Iron Proteinate; Sodium Selenite; Calcium Iodate; Manganese Sulfate; Copper Proteinate; Manganese Proteinate; Vitamin E Supplement; Niacin Supplement; Calcium Pantothenate; Riboflavin Supplement; Vitamin A Supplement; Biotin; Thiamine Mononitrate; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Folic Acid

Technological additives

Mixed tocopherols

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-12

Brand and contact: Fromm Family Pet Food
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Phone
1-800-325-6331
Contact page
frommfamily.com

Trust and provenance

Recall history
No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked
2026-09-12
Scored with
Model v3 (methodology)
Product page
frommfamily.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.

External platform ratings are not scores for this individual 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 an overall score of 55 out of 100 based on several key factors. The presence of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6, while the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5.3. Furthermore, the carbohydrate content contributed -2.6, and the additives in the recipe contributed +2.5 to the final score.

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+5.33
Carb share of dry matter22.8%-0.115-2.62
Oil share of dry matter8.4%-0.092-0.77
Vegetable share of dry matter14.8%-0.005-0.08
Additive share of dry matter15.5%0.163+2.53
Supplement share of dry matter21.1%-0.012-0.26
Other share of dry matter1.3%-0.375-0.48
Recipe graded poor3.9%-0.065-0.25
Number of poor ingredients1-0.876-0.88
Largest single poor ingredient3.9%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-9.900.222-2.20
Processing multiplier1.0033.786+33.79
Processing: Wet Chunksyes-0.672-0.67
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ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.69.191+5.33
Meat share of dry matter0.0%0.096+0.00
Carb share of dry matter22.8%-0.115-2.62
Oil share of dry matter8.4%-0.092-0.77
Vegetable share of dry matter14.8%-0.005-0.08
Additive share of dry matter15.5%0.163+2.53
Supplement share of dry matter21.1%-0.012-0.26
Other share of dry matter1.3%-0.375-0.48
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor3.9%-0.065-0.25
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients1-0.876-0.88
Largest single poor ingredient3.9%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-9.900.222-2.20
Processing multiplier1.0033.786+33.79
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 Extrudedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Semi Moistno-6.174+0.00
Processing: Dry Mueslino-10.146+0.00
Processing: Wet Pateno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunksyes-0.672-0.67
Processing-type offset
-0.08
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.

NutrientAs fed (label)Dry matter (scored)Score
Protein733.3 (band 18 to 40%)100
Fat419 (band 5.5 to 20%)100
Fibre1.57.1 (band 0.5 to 5%)100

Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 79% from the food type.

Declared fortification: 24 nutritional additives on the label
  • Dicalcium Phosphate
  • Zinc Sulfate
  • Magnesium Sulfate
  • Ferrous Sulfate
  • Zinc Proteinate
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Copper Sulfate
  • Iron Proteinate
  • Sodium Selenite
  • Calcium Iodate
  • Manganese Sulfate
  • Copper Proteinate
  • Manganese Proteinate
  • Vitamin E Supplement
  • Niacin Supplement
  • Calcium Pantothenate
  • Riboflavin Supplement
  • Vitamin A Supplement
  • Biotin
  • Thiamine Mononitrate
  • Vitamin B12 Supplement
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
  • Vitamin D3 Supplement
  • Folic Acid

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) - not on file0/5
✓ Complete/complementary designation (mandatory)5/5
✗ Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file0/10
✓ Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory)5/10
✓ 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, Feeding guidance given, 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

ClaimTypeCheckSubstantiation
Wisconsin-Made Sausage (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion source
Thick cuts of pork sausage, rich bone broth, potatoes, and carrots. (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion source
Nutrient-Rich and Savory Bone Broth (on page)Nutrientnot checkableManufacturer assertion source
High Quality Pork (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion source
Suitable for All Dog Breeds & Ages (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion source
No Artificial Colorings, Dyes or Synthetic Preservatives (on page)Free-fromnot checkableManufacturer assertion source

The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.

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