Health Extension Mediterranean Roast Lamb Recipe

Wet Pate · complete

58out of 100

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our rating

Our verdict

Is Health Extension Mediterranean Roast Lamb 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

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 58, in the top quarter of wet foods we track.
Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Declares energy content, which most labels omit.

Why you might not

Meat makes up an estimated 5% of the dry matter (10% 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 adult dogs
Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, venison, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
Your dog avoids fish: the label lists herring
Your dog avoids pork: the label lists pork liver
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 (50)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

veg 47.2%
supplement 28.0%
meat 10.4%
additive 6.8%
mineral 3.4%
oil 2.4%
unknown 1.8%

#	As declared	Matched	Label reading	Declared %	Est. %
1	Lamb	Lamb	meat · medium	-	2.6
2	Lamb Broth	Lamb Broth	meat · good	-	2.6
3	Herring	Herring	meat · good	-	2.6
4	Pork Liver	Pork Liver	meat · good	-	2.6
5	Peas	Peas	veg · good	-	2.5
6	Navy Beans	Haricot beans	veg · medium	-	2.5
7	Whole Red Lentils	Lentils	veg · medium	-	2.5
8	Calcium Carbonate	Calcium Carbonate	supplement · medium	-	2.5
9	Guar Gum	Guar gum	additive · medium	-	2.4
10	Coconut Oil	Coconut Oil	oil · medium	-	2.4
11	Salt	Salt	additive · poor	-	2.4
12	Choline Chloride	Choline	supplement · good	-	2.4
13	Pumpkin	Pumpkin	veg · good	-	2.3
14	Apples	Apples	veg · good	-	2.3
15	Blueberries	Blueberries	veg · good	-	2.3
16	Blackberries	Blackberries	veg · good	-	2.3
17	Raspberries	Raspberries	veg · good	-	2.2
18	Cranberries	Cranberries	veg · good	-	2.2
19	Pomegranate	Pomegranate	veg · good	-	2.2
20	Broccoli	Broccoli	veg · good	-	2.1
21	Kale	Kale	veg · good	-	2.1
22	Sage	Sage	veg · good	-	2.1
23	Chia Seed	Chia Seeds	veg · good	-	2.1
24	Tomato	Tomato	veg · good	-	2.0
25	Beets	Beetroot	veg · good	-	2.0
26	Green Tea Extract	Green Tea	veg · good	-	2.0
27	Ginger	Ginger	veg · good	-	2.0
28	Apple Cider Vinegar	Apple Cider Vinegar	additive · medium	-	1.9
29	Parsley	Parsley	veg · good	-	1.9
30	Spinach	Spinach	veg · good	-	1.9
31	Turmeric	Turmeric	veg · good	-	1.9
32	Black Pepper	Black Pepper	veg · medium	-	1.8
33	Zinc Proteinate	Zinc Proteinate	supplement · good	-	1.8
34	Iron Proteinate	Iron Proteinate	mineral · good	-	1.8
35	Thiamine Mononitrate	Thiamine mononitrate	supplement · good	-	1.7
36	Vitamin E Supplement	Vitamin E	supplement · good	-	1.7
37	Copper Proteinate	Copper proteinate	supplement · good	-	1.7
38	Manganese Proteinate	Manganese proteinate	supplement · good	-	1.7
39	Selenium Yeast	Selenium	mineral · good	-	1.6
40	Cobalt Proteinate	Cobalt proteinate	supplement · medium	-	1.6
41	Niacin Supplement	Niacin	supplement · good	-	1.6
42	d-Calcium Pantothenate	Calcium pantothenate	supplement · good	-	1.6
43	Vitamin A Supplement	Vitamin A	supplement · good	-	1.5
44	Riboflavin Supplement	Riboflavin	supplement · good	-	1.5
45	Biotin	Biotin	supplement · good	-	1.5
46	Vitamin B12 Supplement	Vitamin B12	supplement · good	-	1.5
47	Potassium Iodide	Potassium iodide	supplement · good	-	1.4
48	Pyridoxine Hydrochloride	Pyridoxine hydrochloride	supplement · good	-	1.4
49	Vitamin D3 Supplement	Vitamin D3 supplement	supplement · good	-	1.4
50	Folic Acid.	Folic acid	supplement · good	-	1.4

1. Lamb2.6% estimated
Lamb · meat · medium
2. Lamb Broth2.6% estimated
Lamb Broth · meat · good
3. Herring2.6% estimated
Herring · meat · good
4. Pork Liver2.6% estimated
Pork Liver · meat · good
5. Peas2.5% estimated
Peas · veg · good
6. Navy Beans2.5% estimated
Haricot beans · veg · medium
7. Whole Red Lentils2.5% estimated
Lentils · veg · medium
8. Calcium Carbonate2.5% estimated
Calcium Carbonate · supplement · medium
9. Guar Gum2.4% estimated
Guar gum · additive · medium
10. Coconut Oil2.4% estimated
Coconut Oil · oil · medium
11. Salt2.4% estimated
Salt · additive · poor
12. Choline Chloride2.4% estimated
Choline · supplement · good
13. Pumpkin2.3% estimated
Pumpkin · veg · good
14. Apples2.3% estimated
Apples · veg · good
15. Blueberries2.3% estimated
Blueberries · veg · good
16. Blackberries2.3% estimated
Blackberries · veg · good
17. Raspberries2.2% estimated
Raspberries · veg · good
18. Cranberries2.2% estimated
Cranberries · veg · good
19. Pomegranate2.2% estimated
Pomegranate · veg · good
20. Broccoli2.1% estimated
Broccoli · veg · good
21. Kale2.1% estimated
Kale · veg · good
22. Sage2.1% estimated
Sage · veg · good
23. Chia Seed2.1% estimated
Chia Seeds · veg · good
24. Tomato2.0% estimated
Tomato · veg · good
25. Beets2.0% estimated
Beetroot · veg · good
26. Green Tea Extract2.0% estimated
Green Tea · veg · good
27. Ginger2.0% estimated
Ginger · veg · good
28. Apple Cider Vinegar1.9% estimated
Apple Cider Vinegar · additive · medium
29. Parsley1.9% estimated
Parsley · veg · good
30. Spinach1.9% estimated
Spinach · veg · good
31. Turmeric1.9% estimated
Turmeric · veg · good
32. Black Pepper1.8% estimated
Black Pepper · veg · medium
33. Zinc Proteinate1.8% estimated
Zinc Proteinate · supplement · good
34. Iron Proteinate1.8% estimated
Iron Proteinate · mineral · good
35. Thiamine Mononitrate1.7% estimated
Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
36. Vitamin E Supplement1.7% estimated
Vitamin E · supplement · good
37. Copper Proteinate1.7% estimated
Copper proteinate · supplement · good
38. Manganese Proteinate1.7% estimated
Manganese proteinate · supplement · good
39. Selenium Yeast1.6% estimated
Selenium · mineral · good
40. Cobalt Proteinate1.6% estimated
Cobalt proteinate · supplement · medium
41. Niacin Supplement1.6% estimated
Niacin · supplement · good
42. d-Calcium Pantothenate1.6% estimated
Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
43. Vitamin A Supplement1.5% estimated
Vitamin A · supplement · good
44. Riboflavin Supplement1.5% estimated
Riboflavin · supplement · good
45. Biotin1.5% estimated
Biotin · supplement · good
46. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.5% estimated
Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
47. Potassium Iodide1.4% estimated
Potassium iodide · supplement · good
48. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride1.4% estimated
Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good
49. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.4% estimated
Vitamin D3 supplement · supplement · good
50. Folic Acid.1.4% estimated
Folic acid · supplement · good

Nutrition and feedingProtein 8.50% · Fat 7%

Declared analysis (as fed)

Nutrient	As fed
Protein	8.50%
Fat	7%
Fibre	1%
Moisture	78%

Energy: 111.5 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Storage

Feed at room temperature and refrigerate unused portion.

Feeding guide

Adult: Feed 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cans per 15 lbs of body weight per day. Amount of food your dog requires will depend on activity, age, environment and breed.

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Zin Proteinate; Iron Proteinate; Thiamine Mononitrate; Vitamin E Supplement; Copper Proteinate; Manganese Proteinate; Selenium Yeast; Cobalt Proteinate; Niacin Supplement; d-Calcium Pantothenate; Vitamin A Supplement; Riboflavin Supplement; Biotin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Potassium lodide; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Folic Acid

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.

156 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 is 58 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages counted against the rating at -10.6, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.5. Being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3, and the additives in the recipe contributed +1.9.

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	+6.51
Oil share of dry matter	4.6%	-0.092	-0.42
Vegetable share of dry matter	22.0%	-0.005	-0.11
Additive share of dry matter	11.6%	0.163	+1.90
Supplement share of dry matter	49.3%	-0.012	-0.60
Unrecognised share of dry matter	1.7%	-0.027	-0.05
Recipe graded poor	2.4%	-0.065	-0.15
Number of poor ingredients	1	-0.876	-0.88
Largest single poor ingredient	2.4%	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	-8.15	0.222	-1.81
Processing multiplier	1.00	33.786	+33.79
Processing: Wet Pate	yes	-0.672	-0.67

Show all 40 components

Component	Input	Coefficient	Contribution
Base score	-	30.909	+30.91
Average ingredient quality	0.7	9.191	+6.51
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	4.6%	-0.092	-0.42
Vegetable share of dry matter	22.0%	-0.005	-0.11
Additive share of dry matter	11.6%	0.163	+1.90
Supplement share of dry matter	49.3%	-0.012	-0.60
Other share of dry matter	0.0%	-0.375	+0.00
Unrecognised share of dry matter	1.7%	-0.027	-0.05
Recipe graded poor	2.4%	-0.065	-0.15
Poor-quality meat in recipe	0.0%	-0.179	+0.00
Number of poor ingredients	1	-0.876	-0.88
Largest single poor ingredient	2.4%	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	-8.15	0.222	-1.81
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: 58.0
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	8.5	38.6 (band 22.806818181818187 to 40%)	100
Fat	7	31.8 (band 6.968750000000002 to 20%)	100
Fibre	1	4.5 (band 0.5 to 5%)	100
Energy (kcal/100g)	111.5	506.8	100

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.

Declared fortification: 18 nutritional additives on the label

Zin Proteinate
Iron Proteinate
Thiamine Mononitrate
Vitamin E Supplement
Copper Proteinate
Manganese Proteinate
Selenium Yeast
Cobalt Proteinate
Niacin Supplement
d-Calcium Pantothenate
Vitamin A Supplement
Riboflavin Supplement
Biotin
Vitamin B12 Supplement
Potassium lodide
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
Vitamin D3 Supplement
Folic Acid

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

"This recipe is grain free." — supported by the declared grain-free data.

15 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 pack)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Balanced Digestion & Powered Immunity (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
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
30+ functional superfoods like Apple Cider Vinegar, Ginger, Coconut Oil, Colostrum and Turmeric. (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Slow Cooked In Small Batches (on pack)	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
This recipe is grain free. (on page)	Free-from	consistent	Manufacturer assertion
Proprietary Blend of Probiotics, Apple Cider Vinegar and Colostrum (on page)	Content	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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