SHINE Pet Food Freeze Dried Gently Cooked Salmon Recipe
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Our verdict
Is SHINE Pet Food Freeze Dried Gently Cooked Salmon Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 70/100 (Good). 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 all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon
- 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 (14)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- veg 36.2%
- supplement 29.2%
- carb 17.6%
- meat 16.9%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ground Salmon with Bone | Salmon | meat · good | - | 9.3 |
| 2 | Organic Sprouted Quinoa | Quinoa | carb · good | - | 9.0 |
| 3 | Organic Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 8.6 |
| 4 | Organic Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 8.3 |
| 5 | Organic Bok Choy | Bok Choy | veg · good | - | 8.0 |
| 6 | Organic Raw Goat Yogurt | Goat | meat · good | - | 7.6 |
| 7 | Calcium Magnesium Carbonate | Magnesium Oxide | supplement · good | - | 7.3 |
| 8 | Organic Parsley | Parsley | veg · good | - | 7.0 |
| 9 | Organic Dill | Dill | veg · good | - | 6.6 |
| 10 | Organic Kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 6.3 |
| 11 | Vitamin E | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 6.0 |
| 12 | Zinc Chelate | Zinc chelate of glycine hydrate | supplement · good | - | 5.6 |
| 13 | Manganese Chelate | Manganese Glycine Chelate | supplement · good | - | 5.3 |
| 14 | Copper Chelate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 5.0 |
- 1. Ground Salmon with Bone9.3% estimated
- 2. Organic Sprouted Quinoa9.0% estimated
- 3. Organic Sweet Potatoes8.6% estimated
- 4. Organic Carrots8.3% estimated
- 5. Organic Bok Choy8.0% estimated
- 6. Organic Raw Goat Yogurt7.6% estimated
- 7. Calcium Magnesium Carbonate7.3% estimated
- 8. Organic Parsley7.0% estimated
- 9. Organic Dill6.6% estimated
- 10. Organic Kelp6.3% estimated
- 11. Vitamin E6.0% estimated
- 12. Zinc Chelate5.6% estimated
- 13. Manganese Chelate5.3% estimated
- 14. Copper Chelate5.0% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 41% · Fat 9.50%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter | Directory average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 41% | 14.30% | - |
| Fat | 9.50% | 2.80% | - |
| Fibre | 2% | 0.60% | - |
| Moisture | 9.90% | 68.60% | - |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Ships in a closeable, compostable recycled paper bag; transfer to an airtight reusable container after receiving. Rehydrated food must be used within 3-5 days.
Feeding guide
Rehydrate the food with warm water or broth and let sit 10-15 minutes before serving. Refer to brand feeding chart for amounts.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E; Zinc Chelate; Manganese Chelate; Copper Chelate
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19
Brand and contact: SHINE Pet Food
- Website
- https://shine.pet/
- [email protected]
- Address
- 506 West Cordova Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505; 2795 Iris Ave. Willow Springs Shopping Center, Boulder, CO 80304
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-19
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- shine.pet
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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The overall score is 70 out of 100. The score was reduced by -10.6 points for undeclared ingredient shares, meaning the product lists ingredients without printed percentages. It was lifted by +8 points for the overall quality of the ingredient list and by +6.6 points for the processing format. The carbohydrate content pulled it back by -2.3 points.
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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.02 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 19.8% | -0.115 | -2.28 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 20.0% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 53.0% | -0.012 | -0.65 |
| 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 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.02 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 19.8% | -0.115 | -2.28 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 20.0% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 53.0% | -0.012 | -0.65 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| 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
- 69.7
- Final score
- 70/100
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 | 41 | 43.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 9.5 | 10.1 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 89.1 |
| Fibre | 2 | 2.1 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 91.7 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 6% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 4 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E
- Zinc Chelate
- Manganese Chelate
- Copper Chelate
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) - not on file | 0/5 |
| 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| wild-caught (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| sustainably-sourced (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| ideal for transitioning your dog from kibble to Shine (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| all the nutrition of fresh food without going on a raw diet (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| human-grade (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| cooling (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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