Health Extension Broth-licious Healthy Belly Chicken & Pumpkin Recipe
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Is Health Extension Broth-licious Healthy Belly Chicken & Pumpkin Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 56/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The food scored 56 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages pulled the score down by -10.6, while the overall quality of the ingredient list lifted it by +6.7. Being labelled nutritionally complete added a further +2.3 points, and the additive load took off -1.2.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe56
- Nutritionallow89
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencestrong100
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
- Single named animal protein: chicken.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 2% of the dry matter (5% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 8%
- Fat
- 1%
- Fibre
- 0.50%
- Ash
- 1.50%
- Moisture
- 87%
Energy: 61 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Zinc Amino Acid Complex; Choline Chloride; Magnesium Sulfate; Vitamin E Supplement; Ferrous Sulfate; Calcium Pantothenate; Manganese Amino Acid Complex; Thiamine Mononitrate; Niacin; Vitamin A Supplement; Sodium Selenite; Copper Sulfate; Riboflavin Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Folic Acid; Potassium Iodide; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Vitamin B12 Supplement
Storage
Refrigerate after opening
Feeding guide
Feed according to the age, size, and activity of your dog. If fed alone, feed adult dogs 1.0 oz for each pound of body weight daily. Your dog should have access to clean, fresh water.
Reviews
161 reviews on this product · 5.0/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
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 (27)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 4.9 |
| 2 | Chicken Broth | Cooking broth | other | medium | - | 4.8 |
| 3 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 4.7 |
| 4 | Potato Starch | Potato starch | carb | poor | - | 4.6 |
| 5 | Sunflower Seed Oil | Sunflower oil | oil | good | - | 4.5 |
| 6 | Calcium Lactate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 4.4 |
| 7 | Guar Gum | Guar gum | additive | medium | - | 4.3 |
| 8 | Tricalcium Phosphate | Tricalcium phosphate | supplement | good | - | 4.2 |
| 9 | Zinc Amino Acid Complex | Zinc Oxide | supplement | good | - | 4.2 |
| 10 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 4.1 |
| 11 | Marine Microalgae | Microalgae | veg | good | - | 4.0 |
| 12 | Magnesium Sulfate | Magnesium sulfate | supplement | good | - | 3.9 |
| 13 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 3.8 |
| 14 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement | good | - | 3.7 |
| 15 | Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 3.6 |
| 16 | Manganese Amino Acid Complex | Manganese | supplement | good | - | 3.5 |
| 17 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 3.4 |
| 18 | Niacin | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 3.3 |
| 19 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 3.3 |
| 20 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement | poor | - | 3.2 |
| 21 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement | good | - | 3.1 |
| 22 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 3.0 |
| 23 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 2.9 |
| 24 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 25 | Potassium Iodide | Potassium iodide | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 27 | Vitamin B12 Supplement. | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
Brand
- [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.
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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 | +6.72 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.5% | -0.115 | -0.17 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.092 | -0.53 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.5% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.0% | 0.163 | +0.81 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 80.3% | -0.012 | -0.98 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.3% | -0.375 | -0.11 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.8% | -0.065 | -0.50 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.6% | 0.060 | +0.28 |
| 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 | -5.20 | 0.222 | -1.16 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | 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 | +6.72 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.5% | -0.115 | -0.17 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.092 | -0.53 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.5% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.0% | 0.163 | +0.81 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 80.3% | -0.012 | -0.98 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.3% | -0.375 | -0.11 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.8% | -0.065 | -0.50 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.6% | 0.060 | +0.28 |
| 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 | -5.20 | 0.222 | -1.16 |
| 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 56.1
- Final score
- 56/100
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 | 8 | 38.1 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 1 | 4.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 60.6 |
| Fibre | 0.5 | 2.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 95.1 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 61 | 290.5 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 79% from the food type.
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) | 15/15 |
| 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 (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 · strong — 3 checkable claims: 3 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "Complete and balanced meal" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "Grain-Free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
8 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Strong: at least three checkable claims, all consistent with the declared label, and no compliance cap.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supports Healthy Belly in adult dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Boost immunity, improve skin & coat, strengthen joints, and support digestive health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pumpkin & chicken to encourage easy digestion & stool quality (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Prebiotic starch aids digestion & supports a balanced intestinal flora (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glutamine & proline from chicken bone broth helps support a healthy gut (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Great for dogs with food allergies & sensitivities with only 7 ingredients & single protein (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance (on pack) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete and balanced meal (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-Free (on pack) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ready to serve (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No GMOs, soy, wheat, corn, by-products, fillers, artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors (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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