Muenster Pet Perfect Balance Chicken Recipe with Freeze-Dried Chicken Bites
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Is Muenster Pet Perfect Balance Chicken Recipe with Freeze-Dried Chicken Bites a good dog food?
We score it 67/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall score was 67 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares, meaning ingredients without printed percentages, contributed -10.6 points. The processing format contributed +6.6 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.4 points. Finally, being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 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.
- Recipe67
- Nutritionallow97
- Transparency55
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited50
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 67, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 8% of the dry matter (9% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 26%
- Fat
- 16%
- Fibre
- 7%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.45%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 1.80%
- Calcium
- 1.20%
- Phosphorus
- 1%
Energy: 411 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Zinc Amino Acid Complex; Zinc Sulfate; Iron Amino Acid Complex; Iron Sulfate; Vitamin E Supplement; Niacin Supplement; Copper Amino Acid Complex; Copper Sulfate; Manganese Amino Acid Complex; Manganous Oxide; D-Calcium Pantothenate; Thiamine Mononitrate; Sodium Selenite; Vitamin A Supplement; Riboflavin Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Biotin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Folic Acid; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Calcium Iodate; Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide; Taurine; L-Carnitine
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (preservative); Rosemary Extract; Green Tea Extract; Diatomaceous Earth
Feeding guide
Adults: Up to 10 lbs: 1/4–1 cup/day; 10–20 lbs: 1–1 1/2 cups/day; 20–40 lbs: 1 1/2–2 1/4 cups/day; 40–60 lbs: 2 1/4–3 cups/day; 60–80 lbs: 3–3 3/4 cups/day; 80–100 lbs: 3 3/4–4 1/2 cups/day; Over 100 lbs: 4 1/2+ cups + 1/4 cup per additional 10 lbs. Senior/less active: reduce adult maintenance by 10%. Reproduction: increasing amounts in late gestation, up to twice normal; feed to consumption during lactation. Growth: introduce dry food around 5th week and provide as much as puppies will consume from weaning to full grown.
Reviews
11 reviews on this product · 4.5/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists sorghum
- 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 (54)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat | good | - | 2.5 |
| 2 | Grain Sorghum | Sorghum | carb | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 3 | Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 4 | Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 5 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 6 | Millet | Millet | carb | good | - | 2.3 |
| 7 | Dried Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 8 | Dried Eggs | Dried Egg | meat | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 9 | Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 10 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 2.2 |
| 11 | Yeast Cultures | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 12 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 2.2 |
| 13 | Coconut Meal | Coconut Flour | carb | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 14 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil | good | - | 2.2 |
| 15 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 2.1 |
| 16 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 2.1 |
| 17 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 18 | Zinc Amino Acid Complex | Zinc Oxide | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 19 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 20 | Dried Cranberry Powder | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 21 | Dried Blueberry Powder | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 22 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre | good | - | 2.0 |
| 23 | Dried Carrot Powder | Carrots | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 24 | Diatomaceous Earth | Diatomaceous earth | additive | medium | - | 1.9 |
| 25 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 1.9 |
| 26 | Iron Amino Acid Complex | Iron | mineral | good | - | 1.9 |
| 27 | Iron Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 28 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 29 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 30 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 31 | Copper Amino Acid Complex | Copper | mineral | good | - | 1.8 |
| 32 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 33 | L-Carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement | medium | - | 1.7 |
| 34 | Manganese Amino Acid Complex | Manganese | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 35 | Manganous Oxide | Manganese (II) Oxide | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 36 | D-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 37 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 38 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement | poor | - | 1.6 |
| 39 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 40 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 42 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 43 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement | medium | - | 1.4 |
| 47 | Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide | Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide | supplement | medium | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | Dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product | Lactobacillus casei | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 50 | Dried Bifidobacterium bifidium fermentation product | unmatched | - | - | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 52 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 1.3 |
| 53 | Green Tea Extract | Green Tea | veg | good | - | 1.3 |
| 54 | Mixed Tocopherols (preservative) | Tocopherols | additive | good | - | 1.2 |
Brand
- Website
- https://muensterpet.com/
- Contact page
- muensterpet.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
- muensterpet.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 | +6.36 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.2% | -0.115 | -1.17 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.2% | -0.092 | -0.48 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 9.0% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.6% | 0.163 | +1.24 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 50.4% | -0.012 | -0.61 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.8% | -0.027 | -0.02 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.8% | -0.065 | -0.25 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.2% | 0.060 | +0.13 |
| 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 | -8.79 | 0.222 | -1.95 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.36 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.2% | -0.115 | -1.17 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.2% | -0.092 | -0.48 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 9.0% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.6% | 0.163 | +1.24 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 50.4% | -0.012 | -0.61 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.8% | -0.027 | -0.02 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.8% | -0.065 | -0.25 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.2% | 0.060 | +0.13 |
| 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 | -8.79 | 0.222 | -1.95 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 67.1
- Final score
- 67/100
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 | 26 | 27.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 96.3 |
| Fat | 16 | 17 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 7 | 7.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.3 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 93.3 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 (band 1 to 2%) | 82 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 411 | 437.2 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 6% 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) | 10/10 |
| 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.
50/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "No Corn, Wheat, or Soy" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
Consistent with the label
- "Complete & Balanced Nutrition for all life stages, including growth of large breed puppies (70 lbs. or more as an adult)" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Grains including sorghum, millet, and brown rice (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 10% (by weight) Freeze-Dried Chicken Pieces in Every Bag (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicken Meal & Chicken as the First Ingredients (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics to Support Digestive Health (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega-3 & Omega-6 Fatty Acids to Help Support Healthy Skin and a Shiny Coat (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high-quality protein to help support healthy muscles (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps support healthy digestion and nutrient absorption (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high-quality protein active dogs need to help support strong muscles and everyday vitality (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps maintain healthy skin and a soft, shiny coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Corn, Wheat, or Soy (on pack) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete & Balanced Nutrition for all life stages, including growth of large breed puppies (70 lbs. or more as an adult) (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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