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Summary
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Grandma Mae's Country Naturals
Grain Free Salmon Meal Recipe
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
Moderate
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon Meal Recipe dry cat food good?
Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon Meal Recipe is a dry cat food rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Ingredients Analysis
41 of 41 matched
Prefer
5
Concerned
1
Notice
1
1
Salmon Meal
2
Field Peas
3
Chicken Fat
4
Chickpeas
5
Herring Meal
6
Tapioca
7
Dried Egg
8
Lentils
9
Pea Protein
10
Flaxseed Meal
11
Dl-methionine
12
Choline Chloride
13
Taurine
14
Cranberries
15
Blueberries
16
L-lysine
17
Calcium Carbonate
18
Monosodium Phosphate
19
Vitamin E Supplement
20
Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product
21
Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product
22
Dried Bifidobacterium Longum Fermentation Product
23
Dried Enterococcus Faceium Fermentation Product
24
Zinc Proteinate
25
Zinc Sulfate
26
Ferrous Sulfate
27
Copper Proteinate
28
Manganese Proteinate
29
Vitamin A Supplement
30
Copper Sulfate
31
Niacin
32
Calcium Pantothenate
33
Vitamin B12 Supplement
34
Manganese Sulfate
35
Riboflavin
36
D-biotin
37
Vitamin D3 Supplement
38
Cobalt Proteinate
39
Thiamine Mononitrate
40
Folic Acid
41
Calcium Iodate
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Salmon Meal, Herring Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Field Peas, Chickpeas, Lentils may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Pea Protein.
Possible digestion triggers: Field Peas, Chickpeas, Lentils, and 1 more have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon Meal Recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Salmon Meal
Herring Meal
Dried Egg
Animal Protein
Moderate
Moderate
Animal
71%
Plant
14%
Plant concentrate
14%
Mixed protein sources in Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon Meal Recipe: 71% animal, 14% whole plants, and 14% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Salmon Meal
Herring Meal
Dried Egg
Plant
Field Peas
Chickpeas
Lentils
Plant concentrate
Pea Protein
Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon Meal Recipe dry cat food Review
Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon Meal Recipe is a strong choice — rated 4.5 stars with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Avoid if
Your pet is allergic to eggs
You're avoiding legumes
You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Pea Protein.
Contains common allergens: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
71% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon Meal Recipe good for cats?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content.
Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon Meal Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon Meal Recipe contain Egg?
Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon Meal Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon Meal Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon Meal Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon Meal Recipe?
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