Health Extension Gently Cooked Grain Free Vegetarian Recipe
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Is Health Extension Gently Cooked Grain Free Vegetarian Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 54/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 54 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points to the score. Meanwhile, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.6 points, and the additives in the recipe contributed +3.1 points. Finally, the additive load impacted the rating by -3 points.
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.
- Recipe54
- Nutritionallow89
- Transparency55
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
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
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- 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.
- Its additive load costs about 3 points in the rating.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 6.50%
- Fat
- 1%
- Fibre
- 2%
- Moisture
- 85%
Energy: 49 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Taurine; Vitamin C Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; Vitamin E Supplement; Niacin Supplement; Vitamin A Supplement; Pantothenic Acid; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Riboflavin Supplement; Choline Chloride; Pyridoxin Hydrochloride; Folic Acid; Biotin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Zinc Proteinate; Iron Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; Manganese Sulphate; Sodium Selenite
Storage
Refrigerate any unused portions. Once opened use within three days.
Feeding guide
Adult Dogs. 3oz Pouches: 2lb–10lb: 1½–6 pouches; 11lb–25lb: 6–9¾ pouches. 9oz Pouches: 2lb-10lb: 1/2-2 pouches per day; 11lb-25lb: 2-3 1/4 pouches per day; 26lb-50lb: 3 1/4-6 3/4 pouches per day. Vegetarian recipe is not recommended for puppies, pregnant dogs, or lactating mothers. Provide fresh drinking water at all times.
Reviews
1,092 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
- Doesn't list chicken, 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 (15)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 8.7 |
| 2 | Carrot | Carrots | veg | good | - | 8.4 |
| 3 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb | medium | - | 8.1 |
| 4 | Broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 7.8 |
| 5 | Green Pea | Peas | veg | medium | - | 7.5 |
| 6 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 7.2 |
| 7 | Egg White Powder | Egg | meat | good | - | 7.0 |
| 8 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil | good | - | 6.7 |
| 9 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 6.4 |
| 10 | Coconut Oil | Coconut Oil | oil | medium | - | 6.1 |
| 11 | Vegetable Broth | Vegetable Broth | other | medium | - | 5.8 |
| 12 | Goji Berry | Goji Berry | veg | good | - | 5.5 |
| 13 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 5.2 |
| 14 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 4.9 |
| 15 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg | good | - | 4.6 |
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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.60 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 16.9% | -0.115 | -1.94 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 23.8% | -0.092 | -2.19 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 18.6% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 19.2% | 0.163 | +3.12 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 9.0% | -0.012 | -0.11 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.5% | -0.375 | -0.20 |
| Recipe graded poor | 6.4% | -0.065 | -0.41 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 6.4% | 0.060 | +0.38 |
| 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 | -13.66 | 0.222 | -3.03 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.60 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 16.9% | -0.115 | -1.94 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 23.8% | -0.092 | -2.19 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 18.6% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 19.2% | 0.163 | +3.12 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 9.0% | -0.012 | -0.11 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.5% | -0.375 | -0.20 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 6.4% | -0.065 | -0.41 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 6.4% | 0.060 | +0.38 |
| 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 | -13.66 | 0.222 | -3.03 |
| 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 | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 53.8
- Final score
- 54/100
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 | 6.5 | 29.5 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 1 | 4.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 57.9 |
| Fibre | 2 | 9.1 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 49 | 222.7 | 100 |
Fibre: Declared as a maximum; the high-fibre taper is not applied.
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 78% 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) - 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 — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain Free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "Complete and balanced for dogs of all ages" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet Formulated (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Picky Eaters Love The Taste (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% Satisfaction Guarantee (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Balanced Digestion & Powered Immunity (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Increased Vitality (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Slow Cooked In Small Batches (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Infused with 30+ superfoods (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Proprietary Blend of Probiotics, Apple Cider Vinegar and Colostrum (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fresh, whole Food Ingredients for a long healthy Life (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Skin & Coat Health: Omega 3 and 6 enriched formula (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Slow-cooked in wholesome bone broth promotes digestion, ideal for sensitive tummies (on page) | Functional | 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 |
| Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrition Profiles for adult dog maintenance (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain Free (on pack) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete and balanced for dogs of all ages (on pack) | Content | consistent | 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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