Is Rebel Raw Besties Beef a good dog food?
We score it 63/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall score is 63 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages counted against the rating at -10.6, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +8. Being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3, and the additives in the recipe contributed +2.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe63
- NutritionalNot recorded
- Transparency50
- 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
- Scores 63, in the top quarter of raw foods we track.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Why you might not
- No analytical breakdown is published.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
- Needs freezer space and defrosting before serving.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
No analysis recorded yet.
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Feeding guide
Refer to Rebel Raw feeding guide; find dog's weight in the guide to determine the right amount.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef heart
- 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 (12)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef heart | Beef Heart | meat | good | - | 10.8 |
| 2 | chicken neck | Neck | meat | medium | - | 10.4 |
| 3 | beef kidney | Kidney | meat | good | - | 9.9 |
| 4 | beef liver | Beef Liver | meat | good | - | 9.5 |
| 5 | carrot | Carrots | veg | good | - | 9.0 |
| 6 | spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 8.6 |
| 7 | ginger | Ginger | veg | good | - | 8.1 |
| 8 | flaxseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 7.7 |
| 9 | sea salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 7.2 |
| 10 | organic kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 6.8 |
| 11 | vitamin E | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 6.3 |
| 12 | vitamin D3. | Vitamin D | supplement | good | - | 5.9 |
Brand
- Website
- https://rebelraw.com/
- Address
- 176 Ottley Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
- Contact page
- rebelraw.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-18
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- rebelraw.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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +7.96 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 44.1% | -0.005 | -0.23 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.5% | 0.163 | +2.03 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.5% | -0.012 | -0.26 |
| 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 | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.9 | 9.191 | +7.96 |
| 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 | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 44.1% | -0.005 | -0.23 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.5% | 0.163 | +2.03 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.5% | -0.012 | -0.26 |
| 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 | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
| 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -1.74
- Subtotal
- 63.1
- Final score
- 63/100
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
Analytical constituents not declared
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) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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, Additives 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
- "Complete and balanced: Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult)." — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Beef Heart: A primary ingredient, rich in protein and essential amino acids to support strong muscles and a healthy heart. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in Vitamins for Whole-Body Health: Spinach and carrots are packed with essential vitamins and minerals that support healthy eyes, a strong immune system, and overall vitality. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Kidney & Liver for Organ Health: Includes beef kidney and liver, which are high in vitamins and minerals that support the immune system and organ function. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nutrient Blend: Formulated with human-grade vitamins and minerals. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete and balanced: Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb 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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