Pure Balance Wild & Free Air Dried Dog Food Beef Recipe
Raw, fresh or freeze-dried food for dogs · All life stages · by Pure Balance
The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).
See the full breakdown in Beagly
What to watch for
- Glycerin Low risk
A sweet-tasting liquid that keeps soft treats moist. EFSA considers it of low safety concern; it adds calories without nutrients. - Natural flavor Low risk
Flavoring from natural sources. Normally safe, but the term can hide which animal or plant it came from, which matters for allergies. - Sweet potato Low risk
A starchy root vegetable that supplies carbohydrate, fiber and beta-carotene. Potatoes and sweet potatoes were common in the grain-free diets reported in the FDA DCM investigation. - Copper sulfate Low risk
A source of copper, an essential trace mineral. Some breeds accumulate copper in the liver, and vets have raised concern that some dog foods supply more than dogs need.
What it does well
- Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile. - High protein 32.1%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis. - Named meat first
First ingredient is beef.
Ingredients
Beef, Chicken, Vegetable Glycerin, Natural Flavors, Carrots, Sunflower Oil, Flaxseed, Sweet Potato, Pumpkin, Blueberries, Cranberries, Choline Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Rosemary Extract (flavor), Vitamins (Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium Iodate).
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 25% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 21% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 3% |
| Moisture (max) | 22% |
| Calories | 4,000 kcal/kg |
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
- Pure Balance Wild & Free Air Dried Dog Food Beef Recipe, 2 lb - 2 lbs UPC 194346293902
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