Our verdict
Is KOHA Pet Minimal Ingredient Lamb Stew a good dog food?
We score it 55/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
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.
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, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists green-lipped mussel
- 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 (40)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 51.2%
- meat 15.9%
- veg 15.7%
- additive 8.7%
- other 3.2%
- oil 2.7%
- mineral 2.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb | Lamb | meat · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 2 | Lamb Broth | Lamb Broth | meat · good | - | 3.3 |
| 3 | Vegetable Broth | Vegetable Broth | other · medium | - | 3.2 |
| 4 | Lamb Liver | Lambs Liver | meat · good | - | 3.2 |
| 5 | Lentils | Lentils | veg · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 6 | Porcine Plasma | Plasma Protein | meat · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 7 | Dried Egg Product | Dried Egg | meat · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 8 | Guar Gum | Guar gum | additive · medium | - | 3.0 |
| 9 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 3.0 |
| 10 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.9 |
| 11 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 2.9 |
| 12 | Sodium Phosphate | Sodium phosphate | additive · poor | - | 2.9 |
| 13 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.8 |
| 14 | New Zealand Green Mussel | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 15 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 2.7 |
| 16 | Magnesium Sulfate | Magnesium sulfate | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 17 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 18 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 19 | Zinc Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 20 | Iron Proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 2.5 |
| 21 | Fenugreek Seed | Fenugreek | veg · good | - | 2.5 |
| 22 | Dried Kale | Kale | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 23 | Ginger | Ginger | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 24 | Rosemary | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 25 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 26 | Cobalt Proteinate | Cobalt proteinate | supplement · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 27 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 28 | Manganese Proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 29 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 2.1 |
| 30 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 31 | d-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 32 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 33 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 35 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 37 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Potassium Iodide | Potassium iodide | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 39 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
- 1. Lamb3.3% estimated
- 2. Lamb Broth3.3% estimated
- 3. Vegetable Broth3.2% estimated
- 4. Lamb Liver3.2% estimated
- 5. Lentils3.1% estimated
- 6. Porcine Plasma3.1% estimated
- 7. Dried Egg Product3.1% estimated
- 8. Guar Gum3.0% estimated
- 9. Potassium Chloride3.0% estimated
- 10. Calcium Carbonate2.9% estimated
- 11. Pumpkin2.9% estimated
- 12. Sodium Phosphate2.9% estimated
- 13. Salt2.8% estimated
- 14. New Zealand Green Mussel2.8% estimated
- 15. Sunflower Oil2.7% estimated
- 16. Magnesium Sulfate2.7% estimated
- 17. Taurine2.6% estimated
- 18. Choline Chloride2.6% estimated
- 19. Zinc Proteinate2.6% estimated
- 20. Iron Proteinate2.5% estimated
- 21. Fenugreek Seed2.5% estimated
- 22. Dried Kale2.4% estimated
- 23. Ginger2.4% estimated
- 24. Rosemary2.4% estimated
- 25. Vitamin E Supplement2.3% estimated
- 26. Cobalt Proteinate2.3% estimated
- 27. Copper Proteinate2.2% estimated
- 28. Manganese Proteinate2.2% estimated
- 29. Sodium Selenite2.1% estimated
- 30. Niacin Supplement2.1% estimated
- 31. d-Calcium Pantothenate2.1% estimated
- 32. Thiamine Mononitrate2.0% estimated
- 33. Riboflavin Supplement2.0% estimated
- 34. Vitamin A Supplement1.9% estimated
- 35. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.9% estimated
- 36. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride1.9% estimated
- 37. Biotin1.8% estimated
- 38. Potassium Iodide1.8% estimated
- 39. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.7% estimated
- 40. Folic Acid1.7% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 8% · Fat 3%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8% |
| Fat | 3% |
| Fibre | 2% |
| Moisture | 82% |
Energy: 105 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Feed at room temperature and refrigerate unused portion.
Feeding guide
Feed at room temperature and refrigerate unused portion. Always provide access to clean fresh water. Adult: Feed 1 - 1 1/4 cans per 15 lbs. of body weight per day.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Zinc Proteinate; Iron Proteinate; Cobalt Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; Manganese Proteinate; Sodium Selenite; Niacin Supplement; d-Calcium Pantothenate; Thiamine Mononitrate; Riboflavin Supplement; Vitamin A Supplement; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Biotin; Potassium Iodide; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Folic Acid; Vitamin E Supplement; Choline Chloride; Taurine
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
Brand and contact: KOHA Pet
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 1-800-478-7713 x116
- Contact page
- kohapet.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- kohapet.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
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The food scored 55 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 +6.1. Being labelled nutritionally complete added a further +2.3 points, and the additive load took off -2.3.
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 | +6.06 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.7% | -0.092 | -0.34 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 10.6% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 10.6% | 0.163 | +1.72 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 63.9% | -0.012 | -0.78 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.2% | -0.375 | -0.08 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.8% | -0.065 | -0.51 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.9% | 0.060 | +0.17 |
| 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 | -10.47 | 0.222 | -2.32 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | 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 | +6.06 |
| 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 | 3.7% | -0.092 | -0.34 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 10.6% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 10.6% | 0.163 | +1.72 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 63.9% | -0.012 | -0.78 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.2% | -0.375 | -0.08 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.8% | -0.065 | -0.51 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.9% | 0.060 | +0.17 |
| 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 | -10.47 | 0.222 | -2.32 |
| 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
- 54.8
- Final score
- 55/100
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 22.5 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 3 | 14.3 (band 6.875 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2 | 9.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 105 | 500 | 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 79% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 20 nutritional additives on the label
- Zinc Proteinate
- Iron Proteinate
- Cobalt Proteinate
- Copper Proteinate
- Manganese Proteinate
- Sodium Selenite
- Niacin Supplement
- d-Calcium Pantothenate
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Biotin
- Potassium Iodide
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Folic Acid
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Choline Chloride
- Taurine
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) | 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.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Single Animal Protein" — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
7 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increases Hydration (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Easy to Digest (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| New Zealand Green Mussel Promotes Joint Health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pumpkin Supports Digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ideal for food sensitivities, digestive issues, and picky eaters (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Junky Fillers or Preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles For Maintenance (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Single Animal Protein (on page) | Content | contradicted | 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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