Instinct Pet Food RawBoost+ Kibble Real Chicken Recipe
Dry Freeze Dried complementary High meat
Is Instinct Pet Food RawBoost+ Kibble Real Chicken Recipe a good dog food?
This is a complementary food, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a complementary food should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
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.
- RecipeNot applicable
- NutritionalNot applicable
- Transparency45
- Safety100
- EvidenceNot recorded
Why you might choose it
- Meat makes up an estimated 47% of the dry matter (42% as fed).
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Why you might not
- A complementary food, not a complete diet: feed alongside a complete food.
- 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.
What the label tells us
- The label lists 17 ingredients.
- Names its animal sources (4 named ingredients).
- Uses generic terms (Chicken, Fish Meal): the specific animal source is not stated.
- Lists no artificial colours or preservatives.
- Prints no ingredient quantities.
Why is this treat not scored?
Our 1 to 100 rating applies to complete diets, so treats and complementary foods are presented as what the label tells us rather than a number that would invite comparison with complete meals.
What should I look for on a treat label?
A short ingredient list, named animal sources instead of generic terms, and no artificial colours or preservatives. Printed quantities are a good transparency signal, though few treat labels provide them.
These points are derived from the published ingredient list, not a rating.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 32%
- Fat
- 16.50%
- Fibre
- 4.50%
- Moisture
- 9%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.60%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 2.80%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; Vitamin A Supplement; Niacin Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; d-Calcium Pantothenate; Riboflavin Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Folic Acid; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Biotin; Zinc Proteinate; Iron Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; Manganese Proteinate; Sodium Selenite; Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide; Choline Chloride
Feeding guide
Ideal feeding amounts will vary by age, weight, and activity level so the guide below should be used as an initial recommendation. Divide the cups per day by the number of feedings per day. Be sure to always provide clean, fresh water. Along with dry food, we recommend feeding raw or wet food to help increase the amount of water in your pet's diet.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists dehydrated turkey protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (17)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 7.7 |
| 2 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat | good | - | 7.5 |
| 3 | Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 7.2 |
| 4 | Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | medium | - | 7.0 |
| 5 | Tapioca | Tapioca | carb | medium | - | 6.8 |
| 6 | Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 6.6 |
| 7 | Turkey Meal | Dehydrated turkey protein | meat | good | - | 6.3 |
| 8 | Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat | medium | - | 6.1 |
| 9 | Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 5.9 |
| 10 | Freeze-Dried Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 5.7 |
| 11 | Ground Flaxseeds | Linseed | veg | good | - | 5.4 |
| 12 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 5.2 |
| 13 | Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver | Liver | meat | good | - | 5.0 |
| 14 | Dried Tomato Pomace | Tomato Pomace | fibre | medium | - | 4.8 |
| 15 | Pumpkin Seeds | Pumpkin Seeds | veg | good | - | 4.5 |
| 16 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 4.3 |
| 17 | Freeze-Dried Chicken Heart | Heart | meat | good | - | 4.1 |
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Product page
- www.instinctpetfood.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 | +5.78 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.3% | -0.115 | -0.50 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.5% | -0.092 | -0.88 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.8% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.7% | 0.163 | +1.91 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.3% | -0.012 | -0.10 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.2% | -0.065 | -0.34 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.2% | 0.060 | +0.31 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -11.49 | 0.222 | -2.55 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.78 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.3% | -0.115 | -0.50 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.5% | -0.092 | -0.88 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.8% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.7% | 0.163 | +1.91 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.3% | -0.012 | -0.10 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.2% | -0.065 | -0.34 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.2% | 0.060 | +0.31 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| 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 | -11.49 | 0.222 | -2.55 |
| 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
- 65.1
- Final score
- 65/100
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.
This is not a complete diet, so the 1-100 rating does not apply to it. Read the recipe breakdown above as ingredient-quality context only.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
Not applicable to complementary food. FEDIAF reference ranges apply to complete diets.
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) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-in-1 Health Benefits - Digestive Health, Immune Support, Skin and Coat Health, Healthy Heart, Joint Support and Lean Muscles (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Source of omega-3 (Omega 3 Fatty Acids min 0.60%) (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| FreshDried™ Raw - All natural, protein packed, minimally processed (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-Free, High-Protein Kibble + FreshDried™ Raw (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made without - grain, white potato, corn, wheat, soy, by-product meal, artificial colors or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cage-free chicken is the first ingredient - packed with animal protein for strong, lean muscles (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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