Health Extension Grain Free New York Style Beef Recipe

Wet Chunks complete

58out of 100

Average

our rating

Is Health Extension Grain Free New York Style Beef Recipe a good dog food?

We score it 58/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.

How we score

Why this score?

The food scored 58 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 -2.1.

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.

Recipe
58
Nutritionallow
100
Transparency
55
Safety
100
Evidence
Not recorded

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

Scores 58, in the top quarter of wet foods we track.
Single named animal protein: beef.
Doesn't list grain ingredients.

Why you might not

Meat makes up an estimated 2% of the dry matter (4% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
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.

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Estimated composition

veg42.9%

supplement35.8%

additive8.0%

meat4.5%

mineral2.8%

other2.2%

fibre1.9%

oil1.9%

Typical analysis (as fed)

Protein: 9%
Fat: 6%
Fibre: 1.50%
Moisture: 78%

Energy: 102 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Nutritional additives

Zinc Proteinate; Vitamin E Supplement; L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C); Ferrous Sulfate; Zinc Sulfate; Iron Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; Thiamine Mononitrate; Selenium Yeast; Niacin Supplement; d-Calcium Pantothenate; Vitamin A Supplement; Manganese Sulfate; Riboflavin Supplement; Manganese Proteinate; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Calcium Iodate; Folic Acid

Storage

Feed at room temperature and refrigerate unused portion.

Feeding guide

Adult: Feed 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cans per 15lbs of body weight per day. Amount depends on activity, age, environment and breed. Feed at room temperature and refrigerate unused portion.

Reviews

112 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: beef
Doesn't list chicken, 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 (59)

#	As declared	Matched	Category	Tier	Declared %	Est. %
1	Beef	Beef	meat	medium	-	2.2
2	Beef Broth	Cooking broth	other	medium	-	2.2
3	Beef Liver	Beef Liver	meat	good	-	2.2
4	Chickpeas	Chickpeas	veg	medium	-	2.2
5	Navy Beans	Haricot beans	veg	medium	-	2.2
6	Lentils	Lentils	veg	medium	-	2.2
7	Whole Carrots	Carrots	veg	good	-	2.1
8	Dicalcium Phosphate	Dicalcium phosphate	supplement	medium	-	2.1
9	Calcium Carbonate	Calcium Carbonate	supplement	medium	-	2.1
10	Guar Gum	Guar gum	additive	medium	-	2.1
11	Flaxseed	Linseed	veg	good	-	2.1
12	Salt	Salt	additive	medium	-	2.0
13	Choline Chloride	Choline	supplement	good	-	2.0
14	Potassium Chloride	Potassium Chloride	supplement	medium	-	2.0
15	Cassia Gum	Cassia gum	additive	poor	-	2.0
16	Yeast Extract	Yeast	supplement	good	-	2.0
17	Chicory Root Extract	Chicory Root Extract	fibre	good	-	1.9
18	Coconut Oil	Coconut Oil	oil	medium	-	1.9
19	Apple Cider Vinegar	Vinegar	additive	medium	-	1.9
20	Yucca Schidigera Extract	Yucca Schidigera	supplement	good	-	1.9
21	Pumpkin	Pumpkin	veg	good	-	1.9
22	Apples	Apples	veg	good	-	1.8
23	Blueberries	Blueberries	veg	good	-	1.8
24	Blackberries	Blackberries	veg	good	-	1.8
25	Raspberries	Raspberries	veg	good	-	1.8
26	Cranberries	Cranberries	veg	good	-	1.8
27	Pomegranate	Pomegranate	veg	good	-	1.8
28	Broccoli	Broccoli	veg	good	-	1.7
29	Papaya	Papaya	veg	good	-	1.7
30	Kale	Kale	veg	good	-	1.7
31	Chia Seed	Chia Seeds	veg	good	-	1.7
32	Parsley	Parsley	veg	good	-	1.7
33	Spinach	Spinach	veg	good	-	1.6
34	Turmeric	Turmeric	veg	good	-	1.6
35	Tomato	Tomato	veg	good	-	1.6
36	Beets	Beetroot	veg	good	-	1.6
37	Sage	Sage	veg	good	-	1.6
38	Ginger	Ginger	veg	good	-	1.5
39	Green Tea Extract	Green Tea	veg	good	-	1.5
40	Zinc Proteinate	Zinc Proteinate	supplement	good	-	1.5
41	Vitamin E Supplement	Vitamin E	supplement	good	-	1.5
42	L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C)	L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate	supplement	good	-	1.5
43	Ferrous Sulfate	Iron sulfate	supplement	good	-	1.4
44	Zinc Sulfate	Zinc sulfate	supplement	medium	-	1.4
45	Iron Proteinate	Iron Proteinate	mineral	good	-	1.4
46	Copper Proteinate	Copper proteinate	supplement	good	-	1.4
47	Thiamine Mononitrate	Thiamine mononitrate	supplement	good	-	1.4
48	Selenium Yeast	Selenium	mineral	good	-	1.4
49	Niacin Supplement	Niacin	supplement	good	-	1.3
50	d-Calcium Pantothenate	Calcium pantothenate	supplement	good	-	1.3
51	Vitamin A Supplement	Vitamin A	supplement	good	-	1.3
52	Manganese Sulfate	Manganese sulfate	supplement	medium	-	1.3
53	Riboflavin Supplement	Riboflavin	supplement	good	-	1.3
54	Manganese Proteinate	Manganese proteinate	supplement	good	-	1.2
55	Vitamin D3 Supplement	Vitamin D3 supplement	supplement	good	-	1.2
56	Vitamin B12 Supplement	Vitamin B12	supplement	good	-	1.2
57	Pyridoxine Hydrochloride	Pyridoxine hydrochloride	supplement	good	-	1.2
58	Calcium Iodate	Calcium iodate	supplement	medium	-	1.2
59	Folic Acid	Folic acid	supplement	good	-	1.1

Brand

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.

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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	+6.74
Oil share of dry matter	3.2%	-0.092	-0.30
Vegetable share of dry matter	19.6%	-0.005	-0.10
Additive share of dry matter	12.1%	0.163	+1.98
Supplement share of dry matter	55.5%	-0.012	-0.68
Other share of dry matter	0.2%	-0.375	-0.07
Recipe graded poor	2.0%	-0.065	-0.13
Number of poor ingredients	1	-0.876	-0.88
Largest single poor ingredient	2.0%	0.060	+0.12
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	-9.64	0.222	-2.14
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	+6.74
Meat share of dry matter	0.0%	0.096	+0.00
Carb share of dry matter	0.0%	-0.115	+0.00
Oil share of dry matter	3.2%	-0.092	-0.30
Vegetable share of dry matter	19.6%	-0.005	-0.10
Additive share of dry matter	12.1%	0.163	+1.98
Supplement share of dry matter	55.5%	-0.012	-0.68
Other share of dry matter	0.2%	-0.375	-0.07
Unrecognised share of dry matter	0.0%	-0.027	+0.00
Recipe graded poor	2.0%	-0.065	-0.13
Poor-quality meat in recipe	0.0%	-0.179	+0.00
Number of poor ingredients	1	-0.876	-0.88
Largest single poor ingredient	2.0%	0.060	+0.12
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	-9.64	0.222	-2.14
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: 58.1
Final score: 58/100

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	9	40.9 (band 18 to 40%)	100
Fat	6	27.3 (band 5.5 to 20%)	100
Fibre	1.5	6.8 (band 0.5 to 5%)	100
Energy (kcal/100g)	102	463.6	100

Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.

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.

Claims on file; none we can check against the label

Claim	Type	Check	Substantiation
infused with apple cider vinegar and coconut oil for a lustrous sheen to your dog's coat (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Balanced Digestion & Powered Immunity – Proprietary Blend of Probiotics, Apple Cider Vinegar and Colostrum (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Fresh, whole food ingredients for a long healthy life (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Improve Gut Health (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Nourish Skin & Coat (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Boost Immunity (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Avoid Allergens (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Strengthen Hip and joints (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Support Heart Health (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Stimulate Brain Function (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Maintain Healthy Weight (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Build Muscle and Endurance (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Vet Formulated (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Increased Vitality (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
with nutritious chickpeas, vibrant carrots, and omega-rich flaxseed (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Grain Free (on page)	Free-from	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Slow Cooked In Small Batches (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
Meat based recipes infused with 30+ superfoods (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Premium cuts of beef, renowned for their high-quality protein content (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Holistic Health Extension Grain Free New York Style Beef Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (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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