Health Extension Air Dried Superfoods Beef Recipe

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65out of 100

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our rating

Our verdict

Is Health Extension Air Dried Superfoods Beef Recipe a good dog food?

We score it 65/100 (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

Scores 65, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
Declares energy content, which most labels omit.

Why you might not

Meat makes up an estimated 10% of the dry matter (11% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
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, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
Your dog avoids fish: the label lists green-lipped mussel
Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice flour
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 (53)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

veg 50.4%
supplement 20.6%
meat 11.2%
additive 6.5%
carb 4.7%
other 2.4%
oil 2.3%
fruit 1.8%

#	As declared	Matched	Label reading	Declared %	Est. %
1	Beef	Beef	meat · medium	-	2.5
2	Beef Lung	Beef lung	meat · medium	-	2.5
3	Beef Liver	Beef Liver	meat · good	-	2.5
4	Dried Beef	Beef	meat · medium	-	2.4
5	Brown Rice Flour	Rice flour	carb · medium	-	2.4
6	Glycerin	Glycerine	other · medium	-	2.4
7	Carrots	Carrots	veg · good	-	2.4
8	Salmon Oil	Salmon Oil	oil · good	-	2.3
9	Sweet Potato	Sweet Potatoes	carb · good	-	2.3
10	Chickpea	Chickpeas	veg · good	-	2.3
11	Flaxseed	Linseed	veg · good	-	2.3
12	Natural Flavor	Flavor	additive · poor	-	2.2
13	Pumpkin	Pumpkin	veg · good	-	2.2
14	Choline Chloride	Choline	supplement · good	-	2.2
15	Salt	Salt	additive · poor	-	2.2
16	Potassium Chloride	Potassium Chloride	supplement · medium	-	2.1
17	Chicory Root	Chicory root	veg · good	-	2.1
18	Mixed Tocopherols	Tocopherols	additive · good	-	2.1
19	Rosemary Extract	Rosemary	veg · good	-	2.1
20	Vitamins	Vitamins and minerals	supplement · medium	-	2.1
21	Minerals	Vitamins and minerals	supplement · medium	-	2.0
22	Organic Turmeric	Turmeric	veg · good	-	2.0
23	Organic Black Pepper	Black Pepper	veg · medium	-	2.0
24	Organic Ginger	Ginger	veg · good	-	2.0
25	Bovine Colostrum	Colostrum	supplement · medium	-	1.9
26	Organic Blueberries	Blueberries	veg · good	-	1.9
27	Cranberries	Cranberries	veg · good	-	1.9
28	Organic Goji Berries	Goji Berries	veg · good	-	1.9
29	Organic Tart Cherries	Tart Cherries	fruit · good	-	1.8
30	Organic Pomegranate	Pomegranate	veg · good	-	1.8
31	Organic Pineapple	Pineapple	veg · good	-	1.8
32	Organic Papaya	Papaya	veg · good	-	1.8
33	Organic Apple	Apples	veg · good	-	1.7
34	Dried Kelp	Kelp	veg · good	-	1.7
35	Dried Seaweed Meal	Seaweed Meal	supplement · medium	-	1.7
36	New Zealand Green Mussel	Green-Lipped Mussel	supplement · good	-	1.7
37	Organic Carrots	Carrots	veg · good	-	1.7
38	Organic Pumpkin	Pumpkin	veg · good	-	1.6
39	Green Tea Extract	Green Tea	veg · good	-	1.6
40	Sage Extract	Sage	veg · good	-	1.6
41	Organic Parsley	Parsley	veg · good	-	1.6
42	Organic Spinach	Spinach	veg · good	-	1.5
43	Organic Kale	Kale	veg · good	-	1.5
44	Sweet Basil	Basil	veg · good	-	1.5
45	Thyme Extract	Thyme	veg · good	-	1.5
46	Organic Ashwagandha	Ashwagandha	supplement · good	-	1.4
47	Organic Chaga	Chaga Mushroom	supplement · good	-	1.4
48	Organic Lion's Mane	Lion's Mane Mushroom	supplement · good	-	1.4
49	Organic Reishi	Reishi Mushroom	supplement · good	-	1.4
50	Organic Turkey Tail	Turkey	meat · medium	-	1.3
51	Organic Shiitake	Shiitake mushroom	veg · good	-	1.3
52	Organic Maitake	Maitake Mushroom	veg · good	-	1.3
53	Organic Cordyceps	Cordyceps Mushroom	supplement · good	-	1.3

1. Beef2.5% estimated
Beef · meat · medium
2. Beef Lung2.5% estimated
Beef lung · meat · medium
3. Beef Liver2.5% estimated
Beef Liver · meat · good
4. Dried Beef2.4% estimated
Beef · meat · medium
5. Brown Rice Flour2.4% estimated
Rice flour · carb · medium
6. Glycerin2.4% estimated
Glycerine · other · medium
7. Carrots2.4% estimated
Carrots · veg · good
8. Salmon Oil2.3% estimated
Salmon Oil · oil · good
9. Sweet Potato2.3% estimated
Sweet Potatoes · carb · good
10. Chickpea2.3% estimated
Chickpeas · veg · good
11. Flaxseed2.3% estimated
Linseed · veg · good
12. Natural Flavor2.2% estimated
Flavor · additive · poor
13. Pumpkin2.2% estimated
Pumpkin · veg · good
14. Choline Chloride2.2% estimated
Choline · supplement · good
15. Salt2.2% estimated
Salt · additive · poor
16. Potassium Chloride2.1% estimated
Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
17. Chicory Root2.1% estimated
Chicory root · veg · good
18. Mixed Tocopherols2.1% estimated
Tocopherols · additive · good
19. Rosemary Extract2.1% estimated
Rosemary · veg · good
20. Vitamins2.1% estimated
Vitamins and minerals · supplement · medium
21. Minerals2.0% estimated
Vitamins and minerals · supplement · medium
22. Organic Turmeric2.0% estimated
Turmeric · veg · good
23. Organic Black Pepper2.0% estimated
Black Pepper · veg · medium
24. Organic Ginger2.0% estimated
Ginger · veg · good
25. Bovine Colostrum1.9% estimated
Colostrum · supplement · medium
26. Organic Blueberries1.9% estimated
Blueberries · veg · good
27. Cranberries1.9% estimated
Cranberries · veg · good
28. Organic Goji Berries1.9% estimated
Goji Berries · veg · good
29. Organic Tart Cherries1.8% estimated
Tart Cherries · fruit · good
30. Organic Pomegranate1.8% estimated
Pomegranate · veg · good
31. Organic Pineapple1.8% estimated
Pineapple · veg · good
32. Organic Papaya1.8% estimated
Papaya · veg · good
33. Organic Apple1.7% estimated
Apples · veg · good
34. Dried Kelp1.7% estimated
Kelp · veg · good
35. Dried Seaweed Meal1.7% estimated
Seaweed Meal · supplement · medium
36. New Zealand Green Mussel1.7% estimated
Green-Lipped Mussel · supplement · good
37. Organic Carrots1.7% estimated
Carrots · veg · good
38. Organic Pumpkin1.6% estimated
Pumpkin · veg · good
39. Green Tea Extract1.6% estimated
Green Tea · veg · good
40. Sage Extract1.6% estimated
Sage · veg · good
41. Organic Parsley1.6% estimated
Parsley · veg · good
42. Organic Spinach1.5% estimated
Spinach · veg · good
43. Organic Kale1.5% estimated
Kale · veg · good
44. Sweet Basil1.5% estimated
Basil · veg · good
45. Thyme Extract1.5% estimated
Thyme · veg · good
46. Organic Ashwagandha1.4% estimated
Ashwagandha · supplement · good
47. Organic Chaga1.4% estimated
Chaga Mushroom · supplement · good
48. Organic Lion's Mane1.4% estimated
Lion's Mane Mushroom · supplement · good
49. Organic Reishi1.4% estimated
Reishi Mushroom · supplement · good
50. Organic Turkey Tail1.3% estimated
Turkey · meat · medium
51. Organic Shiitake1.3% estimated
Shiitake mushroom · veg · good
52. Organic Maitake1.3% estimated
Maitake Mushroom · veg · good
53. Organic Cordyceps1.3% estimated
Cordyceps Mushroom · supplement · good

Nutrition and feedingProtein 38% · Fat 18%

Declared analysis (as fed)

Nutrient	As fed
Protein	38%
Fat	18%
Fibre	4%
Moisture	20%

Energy: 330 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Feeding guide

Up to 15 lbs ¾-1 cup per day; 16-30 lbs 1-1½ cup per day; 31-50 lbs 1½-2¼ cups per day; 51-75 lbs 2¼-3¼ cups per day; 76-100 lbs 3¼-4 cups per day; 101+ lbs add ¼ cup for every 10 lbs over 100 lbs. 373 kcal/cup.

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages excluding growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult)

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14

Brand and contact: Health Extension

Website: https://www.healthextension.com/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-992-9738
Address: 50 Commerce Dr, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Contact page: www.healthextension.com

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.healthextension.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.

Brand and retailer reviews

External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.

148 reviews on this product · 5.0/5

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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence

Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated

Why this score?

The score is 65 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points. The processing format contributed +6.3 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5.9 points. Being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.

Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. 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	+5.90
Carb share of dry matter	5.6%	-0.115	-0.65
Oil share of dry matter	4.7%	-0.092	-0.44
Vegetable share of dry matter	27.8%	-0.005	-0.14
Additive share of dry matter	12.0%	0.163	+1.96
Supplement share of dry matter	35.8%	-0.012	-0.44
Other share of dry matter	2.4%	-0.375	-0.92
Recipe graded poor	4.4%	-0.065	-0.29
Number of poor ingredients	2	-0.876	-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient	2.2%	0.060	+0.13
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	-7.85	0.222	-1.74
Processing multiplier	1.08	33.786	+36.49
Processing: Dry Air Dried	yes	6.331	+6.33

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Component	Input	Coefficient	Contribution
Base score	-	30.909	+30.91
Average ingredient quality	0.6	9.191	+5.90
Meat share of dry matter	0.0%	0.096	+0.00
Carb share of dry matter	5.6%	-0.115	-0.65
Oil share of dry matter	4.7%	-0.092	-0.44
Vegetable share of dry matter	27.8%	-0.005	-0.14
Additive share of dry matter	12.0%	0.163	+1.96
Supplement share of dry matter	35.8%	-0.012	-0.44
Other share of dry matter	2.4%	-0.375	-0.92
Unrecognised share of dry matter	0.0%	-0.027	+0.00
Recipe graded poor	4.4%	-0.065	-0.29
Poor-quality meat in recipe	0.0%	-0.179	+0.00
Number of poor ingredients	2	-0.876	-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient	2.2%	0.060	+0.13
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	-7.85	0.222	-1.74
Processing multiplier	1.08	33.786	+36.49
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	yes	6.331	+6.33
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: +0.28
Additives declared on label: +1 transparency bonus
Subtotal: 65.2
Final score: 65/100

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	38	42.3 (band 18 to 40%)	100
Fat	18	20 (band 5.5 to 20%)	100
Fibre	4	4.5 (band 0.5 to 5%)	100
Energy (kcal/100g)	330	367.5	100

Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 10.2% from the food type.

Declared fortification: 1 nutritional additive on the label

Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages excluding growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult)

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)	5/10
✓ 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.

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

Consistent with the label

"Feed as a topper, treat, or complete and balanced meal" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.

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

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

Claim	Type	Check	Substantiation
supports lean muscle, immune health, digestion, and sustained energy (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
no fillers or artificial additives (on page)	Free-from	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
85% of protein from animal sources (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
100% human-grade ingredients (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Gently Air Dried with 30+ Superfoods (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Made with fresh whole meats, veggies, fruits and herbs (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Feed as a topper, treat, or complete and balanced meal (on page)	Content	consistent	Manufacturer assertion
formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages excluding growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult) (on pack)	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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