Is Muenster Pet Grain Free Salmon Recipe Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 51/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 51 out of 100 based on several key factors. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.8 points. Additionally, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7, and 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.
- Recipe51
- Nutritionallow98
- Transparency55
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
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
- Single named animal protein: fish.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 9% 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.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 34%
- Fat
- 20%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 3.30%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 3.40%
- Calcium
- 1.20%
- Phosphorus
- 1%
Energy: 383 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Choline Chloride; Potassium Chloride; Zinc Amino Acid Complex; Vitamin E Supplement; Iron Amino Acid Complex; Niacin Supplement; Copper Amino Acid Complex; Manganese Amino Acid Complex; Vitamin A Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; Calcium Pantothenate; Riboflavin Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Manganous Oxide; Biotin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide; Folic Acid; Sodium Selenite; Calcium Iodate; Taurine
Technological additives
Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols); Rosemary Extract
Feeding guide
For Adults: Up to 10 lbs: ¼–1 cup/day; 10–20 lbs: 1–1½ cups/day; 20–40 lbs: 1½–2¼ cups/day; 40–60 lbs: 2¼–3 cups/day; 60–80 lbs: 3–3¾ cups/day; 80–100 lbs: 3¾–4½ cups/day; Over 100 lbs: 4½ cups + ¼ cup per additional 10 lbs. Feed at least twice per day. Puppies: introduce dry food around 5th week, feed to consumption from weaning to full grown. Reproduction: increasing amounts in latter half of gestation, up to twice normal intake; feed to consumption during lactation.
Reviews
176 reviews on this product · 4.9/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, 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 (51)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salmon | Salmon | meat | good | - | 2.6 |
| 2 | Salmon Meal | Salmon Protein | meat | good | - | 2.6 |
| 3 | Whitefish Meal | White Fish | meat | good | - | 2.5 |
| 4 | Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Rapeseed oil | oil | good | - | 2.5 |
| 5 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 2.5 |
| 6 | Yellow Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 2.5 |
| 7 | Green Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 8 | Herring Meal | Herring Meal | meat | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 9 | Ground Flaxseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 2.4 |
| 10 | Coconut Meal | Coconut Flour | carb | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 11 | Natural Flavors | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 2.3 |
| 12 | Green Lipped Mussel | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 13 | Sea Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 14 | Kelp Meal | Seaweed Meal | supplement | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 15 | Dried Blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 2.2 |
| 16 | Dried Beet | Beetroot | veg | good | - | 2.2 |
| 17 | Dried Cranberries | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 2.2 |
| 18 | Dried Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 2.2 |
| 19 | Dried Spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 2.1 |
| 20 | Dried Tomatoes | Tomato | veg | good | - | 2.1 |
| 21 | Cod Liver Oil | Cod Liver Oil | oil | good | - | 2.1 |
| 22 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre | good | - | 2.1 |
| 23 | Dried Chamomile | Chamomile | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 24 | Pea Fiber | Pea Fibre | fibre | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 25 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 26 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 27 | Zinc Amino Acid Complex | Zinc Oxide | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 28 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 29 | Iron Amino Acid Complex | Iron | mineral | good | - | 1.9 |
| 30 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 31 | Copper Amino Acid Complex | Copper | mineral | good | - | 1.8 |
| 32 | Manganese Amino Acid Complex | Manganese | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 33 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 34 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 35 | Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 36 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 37 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 38 | Manganous Oxide | Manganese (II) Oxide | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 39 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 40 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide | Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide | supplement | medium | - | 1.6 |
| 43 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement | poor | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement | medium | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 1.5 |
| 47 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 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 Bifido bacterium thermophilum fermentation product | unmatched | - | - | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
Brand
- Website
- https://muensterpet.com/
- Contact page
- muensterpet.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- 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 | +6.81 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.115 | -0.38 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.5% | -0.092 | -0.51 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 20.1% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.0% | 0.163 | +0.82 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 47.4% | -0.012 | -0.58 |
| 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 | 2.3% | 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 | -5.61 | 0.222 | -1.24 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.81 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.115 | -0.38 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.5% | -0.092 | -0.51 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 20.1% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.0% | 0.163 | +0.82 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 47.4% | -0.012 | -0.58 |
| 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 | 2.3% | 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 | -5.61 | 0.222 | -1.24 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| 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
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 50.8
- Final score
- 51/100
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 | 34 | 37.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 20 | 22.1 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.3 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 94.8 |
| 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) | 383 | 423.2 | 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 9.5% 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.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "chicken-free" — supported by the declared chicken data.
- "grain-free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| chicken-free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Salmon-first (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 86% of Protein from Animal Sources (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain-free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| helps support healthy skin, a glossy coat, cognitive development, and long-term brain health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| helps support joint health and mobility (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports gut balance, nutrient absorption, immune health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| no corn, wheat, or soy (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete & Balanced — Formulated to meet AAFCO nutritional levels for All Life Stages, including large breed puppies (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 34% protein and 20% fat (on page) | 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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