Health Extension Air Dried Superfoods Salmon Recipe

Dry Freeze Dried · complete

67out of 100

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our rating

Our verdict

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

We score it 67/100 (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 67, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Declares energy content, which most labels omit.

Why you might not

Meat makes up an estimated 8% of the dry matter (9% 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
Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
Doesn't list chicken, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

Your dog avoids beef: it is listed as an ingredient
Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon
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 (51)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

veg 50.7%
supplement 24.0%
meat 9.1%
additive 6.9%
oil 2.5%
other 2.4%
carb 2.4%
fruit 1.9%

#	As declared	Matched	Label reading	Declared %	Est. %
1	Salmon	Salmon	meat · good	-	2.6
2	Whitefish	White Fish	meat · good	-	2.6
3	Salmon Oil	Salmon Oil	oil · good	-	2.5
4	Dried Salmon	Salmon	meat · good	-	2.5
5	Flaxseed	Linseed	veg · good	-	2.5
6	Chickpea	Chickpeas	veg · good	-	2.5
7	Glycerin	Glycerine	other · medium	-	2.4
8	Carrots	Carrots	veg · good	-	2.4
9	Sweet Potato	Sweet Potatoes	carb · good	-	2.4
10	Potassium Chloride	Potassium Chloride	supplement · medium	-	2.4
11	Natural Flavor	Flavor	additive · poor	-	2.3
12	Salt	Salt	additive · poor	-	2.3
13	Choline Chloride	Choline	supplement · good	-	2.3
14	Tricalcium Phosphate	Tricalcium phosphate	supplement · good	-	2.3
15	Chicory Root	Chicory root	veg · good	-	2.2
16	Mixed Tocopherols (preservative)	Tocopherols	additive · good	-	2.2
17	Rosemary Extract (flavor)	Rosemary	veg · good	-	2.2
18	Vitamins	Vitamins and minerals	supplement · medium	-	2.2
19	Minerals	Vitamins and minerals	supplement · medium	-	2.1
20	Organic Turmeric	Turmeric	veg · good	-	2.1
21	Organic Black Pepper	Black Pepper	veg · medium	-	2.1
22	Organic Ginger	Ginger	veg · good	-	2.1
23	Bovine Colostrum	Colostrum	supplement · medium	-	2.0
24	Organic Blueberries	Blueberries	veg · good	-	2.0
25	Cranberries	Cranberries	veg · good	-	2.0
26	Organic Goji Berries	Goji Berries	veg · good	-	2.0
27	Organic Tart Cherries	Tart Cherries	fruit · good	-	1.9
28	Organic Pomegranate	Pomegranate	veg · good	-	1.9
29	Organic Pineapple	Pineapple	veg · good	-	1.9
30	Organic Papaya	Papaya	veg · good	-	1.9
31	Organic Apple	Apples	veg · good	-	1.8
32	Dried Kelp	Kelp	veg · good	-	1.8
33	Dried Seaweed Meal	Seaweed Meal	supplement · medium	-	1.8
34	New Zealand Green Mussel	Green-Lipped Mussel	supplement · good	-	1.8
35	Organic Carrots	Carrots	veg · good	-	1.7
36	Organic Pumpkin	Pumpkin	veg · good	-	1.7
37	Green Tea Extract	Green Tea	veg · good	-	1.7
38	Sage Extract	Sage	veg · good	-	1.7
39	Organic Parsley	Parsley	veg · good	-	1.6
40	Organic Spinach	Spinach	veg · good	-	1.6
41	Organic Kale	Kale	veg · good	-	1.6
42	Sweet Basil	Basil	veg · good	-	1.6
43	Thyme Extract	Thyme	veg · good	-	1.5
44	Organic Ashwagandha	Ashwagandha	supplement · good	-	1.5
45	Organic Chaga	Chaga Mushroom	supplement · good	-	1.5
46	Organic Lion's Mane	Lion's Mane Mushroom	supplement · good	-	1.5
47	Organic Reishi	Reishi Mushroom	supplement · good	-	1.4
48	Organic Turkey Tail	Turkey	meat · medium	-	1.4
49	Organic Shiitake	Shiitake mushroom	veg · good	-	1.4
50	Organic Maitake	Maitake Mushroom	veg · good	-	1.3
51	Organic Cordyceps	Cordyceps Mushroom	supplement · good	-	1.3

1. Salmon2.6% estimated
Salmon · meat · good
2. Whitefish2.6% estimated
White Fish · meat · good
3. Salmon Oil2.5% estimated
Salmon Oil · oil · good
4. Dried Salmon2.5% estimated
Salmon · meat · good
5. Flaxseed2.5% estimated
Linseed · veg · good
6. Chickpea2.5% estimated
Chickpeas · veg · good
7. Glycerin2.4% estimated
Glycerine · other · medium
8. Carrots2.4% estimated
Carrots · veg · good
9. Sweet Potato2.4% estimated
Sweet Potatoes · carb · good
10. Potassium Chloride2.4% estimated
Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
11. Natural Flavor2.3% estimated
Flavor · additive · poor
12. Salt2.3% estimated
Salt · additive · poor
13. Choline Chloride2.3% estimated
Choline · supplement · good
14. Tricalcium Phosphate2.3% estimated
Tricalcium phosphate · supplement · good
15. Chicory Root2.2% estimated
Chicory root · veg · good
16. Mixed Tocopherols (preservative)2.2% estimated
Tocopherols · additive · good
17. Rosemary Extract (flavor)2.2% estimated
Rosemary · veg · good
18. Vitamins2.2% estimated
Vitamins and minerals · supplement · medium
19. Minerals2.1% estimated
Vitamins and minerals · supplement · medium
20. Organic Turmeric2.1% estimated
Turmeric · veg · good
21. Organic Black Pepper2.1% estimated
Black Pepper · veg · medium
22. Organic Ginger2.1% estimated
Ginger · veg · good
23. Bovine Colostrum2.0% estimated
Colostrum · supplement · medium
24. Organic Blueberries2.0% estimated
Blueberries · veg · good
25. Cranberries2.0% estimated
Cranberries · veg · good
26. Organic Goji Berries2.0% estimated
Goji Berries · veg · good
27. Organic Tart Cherries1.9% estimated
Tart Cherries · fruit · good
28. Organic Pomegranate1.9% estimated
Pomegranate · veg · good
29. Organic Pineapple1.9% estimated
Pineapple · veg · good
30. Organic Papaya1.9% estimated
Papaya · veg · good
31. Organic Apple1.8% estimated
Apples · veg · good
32. Dried Kelp1.8% estimated
Kelp · veg · good
33. Dried Seaweed Meal1.8% estimated
Seaweed Meal · supplement · medium
34. New Zealand Green Mussel1.8% estimated
Green-Lipped Mussel · supplement · good
35. Organic Carrots1.7% estimated
Carrots · veg · good
36. Organic Pumpkin1.7% estimated
Pumpkin · veg · good
37. Green Tea Extract1.7% estimated
Green Tea · veg · good
38. Sage Extract1.7% estimated
Sage · veg · good
39. Organic Parsley1.6% estimated
Parsley · veg · good
40. Organic Spinach1.6% estimated
Spinach · veg · good
41. Organic Kale1.6% estimated
Kale · veg · good
42. Sweet Basil1.6% estimated
Basil · veg · good
43. Thyme Extract1.5% estimated
Thyme · veg · good
44. Organic Ashwagandha1.5% estimated
Ashwagandha · supplement · good
45. Organic Chaga1.5% estimated
Chaga Mushroom · supplement · good
46. Organic Lion's Mane1.5% estimated
Lion's Mane Mushroom · supplement · good
47. Organic Reishi1.4% estimated
Reishi Mushroom · supplement · good
48. Organic Turkey Tail1.4% estimated
Turkey · meat · medium
49. Organic Shiitake1.4% estimated
Shiitake mushroom · veg · good
50. Organic Maitake1.3% estimated
Maitake Mushroom · veg · good
51. Organic Cordyceps1.3% estimated
Cordyceps Mushroom · supplement · good

Nutrition and feedingProtein 23% · Fat 14%

Declared analysis (as fed)

Nutrient	As fed
Protein	23%
Fat	14%
Fibre	5%
Moisture	16%

Energy: 400 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Feeding guide

Up to 5 lbs 1/4 – 1/2 cup per day; 6-15 lbs 3/4 – 1 1/4 cup per day; 16-25 lbs 1 1/2 – 2 cups per day; 26-40 lbs 2 – 2 3/4 cups per day; 41-60 lbs 2 3/4 – 3 3/4 cups per day; 61-80 lbs 3 3/4 – 4 1/2 cups per day; 81-100 lbs 4 1/2 – 5 1/2 cups per day; 101+ lbs 5 1/2 cups + 1/2 cup for each additional 20 lbs

Additives declared on the label

Technological additives

Mixed Tocopherols (preservative); Rosemary Extract (flavor)

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.

150 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 overall score was 67 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares, meaning ingredients without printed percentages, contributed -10.6 points. The processing format contributed +6.6 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.2 points. Finally, 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	0.7	9.191	+6.23
Carb share of dry matter	1.2%	-0.115	-0.14
Oil share of dry matter	5.0%	-0.092	-0.46
Vegetable share of dry matter	27.9%	-0.005	-0.14
Additive share of dry matter	12.4%	0.163	+2.01
Supplement share of dry matter	40.8%	-0.012	-0.50
Other share of dry matter	2.4%	-0.375	-0.91
Recipe graded poor	4.7%	-0.065	-0.30
Number of poor ingredients	2	-0.876	-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient	2.3%	0.060	+0.14
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	-8.30	0.222	-1.84
Processing multiplier	1.11	33.786	+37.50
Processing: Dry Freeze Dried	yes	6.629	+6.63

Show all 40 components

Component	Input	Coefficient	Contribution
Base score	-	30.909	+30.91
Average ingredient quality	0.7	9.191	+6.23
Meat share of dry matter	0.0%	0.096	+0.00
Carb share of dry matter	1.2%	-0.115	-0.14
Oil share of dry matter	5.0%	-0.092	-0.46
Vegetable share of dry matter	27.9%	-0.005	-0.14
Additive share of dry matter	12.4%	0.163	+2.01
Supplement share of dry matter	40.8%	-0.012	-0.50
Other share of dry matter	2.4%	-0.375	-0.91
Unrecognised share of dry matter	0.0%	-0.027	+0.00
Recipe graded poor	4.7%	-0.065	-0.30
Poor-quality meat in recipe	0.0%	-0.179	+0.00
Number of poor ingredients	2	-0.876	-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient	2.3%	0.060	+0.14
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	-8.30	0.222	-1.84
Processing multiplier	1.11	33.786	+37.50
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	yes	6.629	+6.63
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	no	-0.672	+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunks	no	-0.672	+0.00

Processing-type offset: +0.06
Additives declared on label: +1 transparency bonus
Subtotal: 67.0
Final score: 67/100

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	23	24.5 (band 19.148936170212764 to 40%)	85.3
Fat	14	14.9 (band 5.851063829787234 to 20%)	100
Fibre	5	5.3 (band 0.5 to 5%)	100
Energy (kcal/100g)	400	425.5	100

Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 6% from the food type.

No nutritional additives section declared on the label.

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

"grain free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.

9 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
0% fillers (on page)	Free-from	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
supports skin and coat health, immune function, digestion, and overall vitality (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Vet Formulated (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
100% Satisfaction Guarantee (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
100% human-grade ingredients (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
complete and balanced meal (on page)	Nutrient	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
grain free (on page)	Free-from	consistent	Manufacturer assertion
30+ superfoods (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
85% of protein from animal sources (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
no fillers or artificial additives (on page)	Free-from	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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