Kibbles 'n Bits Bistro Mini Bits Small Breed Dry Dog Food Beef & Apple Flavor

Dry food for dogs · All life stages · by Kibbles 'n Bits

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What to watch for

• BHA High risk
  A synthetic preservative that keeps fats from going rancid. The U.S. National Toxicology Program lists BHA as 'reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen' based on animal studies. Natural alternatives (mixed tocopherols) exist.
• Corn syrup Moderate risk
  A sugar syrup made from corn starch, used in semi-moist foods and treats. Dogs have no dietary need for added sugar; it adds calories and is mainly there to make food more appealing.
• Propylene glycol Moderate risk
  A moisture-keeping additive used in soft and semi-moist foods and treats. The FDA permits it in dog food, but it has no nutritional value, and it is prohibited in cat food because it damages cats' red blood cells.
• Peas Moderate risk
  Peas add plant protein, starch and fiber. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list.
• Titanium dioxide Moderate risk
  A white pigment. In 2021 EFSA concluded it could no longer be considered safe as a human food additive because DNA damage could not be ruled out. It adds nothing for dogs.
• Red 40 Moderate risk
  An artificial color added to make food look appealing to people; dogs do not care what color their food is. It was one of the dyes in a well-known UK study linking color mixes to hyperactivity in some children.
• Yellow 5 Moderate risk
  An artificial color added to make food look appealing to people; dogs do not care what color their food is. It can cause sensitivity reactions in some people and was part of the UK hyperactivity study.
• Blue 2 Moderate risk
  An artificial color added to make food look appealing to people; dogs do not care what color their food is. It serves no nutritional purpose.

What it does well

• Complete & balanced
  Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile.

Ingredients

Whole Corn, Soybean Meal, Beef & Bone Meal, Whole Wheat, Wheat Middlings, Animal Fat (BHA used as a preservative), Corn Syrup, Water, Natural Flavor (Source of Chicken Flavor), Propylene Glycol, Salt, Hydrochloric Acid, Potassium Chloride, Apples, Caramel Color, Sorbic acid (used as a preservative), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Sodium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Peas, DLMethionine, Calcium Sulfate, Titanium Dioxide (Color), Lactic Acid, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5, Red 40, Carrots, Green Beans, BHA (Used as a Preservative), Blue 2 Lake, Yellow Lake 6, Blue 1, Yellow 6

What the label cannot tell you

• Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
• Mineral levels are not printed on this label.

Sizes and barcodes

• Kibbles 'n Bits Bistro Mini Bits Small Breed Dry Dog Food Beef & Apple Flavor, 3.5 lb. Bag - 3.5 LB (1.59 kg) UPC 071190480118

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Informational, not veterinary advice. The score is our opinion of a food, built from the facts on its label with our published method. No brand pays to rank higher. Recipes change: check the bag you have, or scan it in the app.

Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03